US Proposes $103,265 Fee For Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions
· Business · Times of India, Reuters
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B visa petitions. This move follows the legal challenges faced by a previous $100,000 fee introduced in September 2025. The new charge would apply to all cap-subject applications, including those from students transitioning from F-1 visas to H-1B status. Cap-exempt petitions, typically filed by higher education institutions and nonprofits, will not be subject to this additional cost.
Why it matters
The proposed fee significantly increases the cost of hiring foreign talent for US employers, potentially impacting Indian professionals and students seeking work visas.
Read the original report — Times of India
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