The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new rule on August 24, 2026, that would impose a fee of $103,265 for all H-1B visa applicants seeking employment in the United States, subject to the annual statutory cap. According to the notice of the proposed rule, the fee is intended to cover the federal government's costs associated with processing these visas.
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DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for H-1B visa applicants
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule that would require H-1B visa applicants to pay a fee of $103,265. This fee is aimed at covering the costs incurred by the federal government in processing these visa applications.
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