H-1B Fee Hike: Trump Plan Could Push Cost Above $200,000
The proposal would add to existing filing costs and could push total sponsorship expenses above $200,000 for some employers.
- The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions to help cover federal costs for administering the lawful immigration system.
- Separate from a previously introduced $100,000 payment that remains tied up in litigation, the new proposal comes as a federal court in Massachusetts vacated guidance for that earlier measure, with the government appealing the decision.
- If both measures apply to the same petition, employers could face $203,265 in combined fees; Indian professionals accounted for 71% of approved petitions in FY2024 per USCIS data, making them disproportionately affected.
- Tech firms, healthcare organizations, and research institutions have raised concerns that higher sponsorship costs could exacerbate staffing shortages, with advocates arguing this may hinder recruitment for specialized roles.
- DHS is accepting public comments on the proposal until September 24, after which the agency must review submissions and issue a final rule before the new fee can be implemented.
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H-1B fee hike: Trump plan could push cost above $200,000
A proposed $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions could raise sponsorship costs significantly. Indian professionals, who dominate H-1B approvals, may face substantial financial impacts. This new charge is separate from a previously proposed $100,000 payment still under litigation. The Department of Homeland Security expects billions in revenue from this proposed fee. Employers in technology and healthcare sectors express concerns about hiring specializ…
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