The changes bring notable adjustments to fees for temporary and permanent work visas. Registration fees for H-1B specialty occupation visas are expected to rise by 40% to $215. The burden of fee hikes will likely be borne by employment-based visa petitioners. The final impact of these proposed changes will be revealed once the rule is officially published.
The final regulation is currently under review at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) connected to the White House. The proposed fee changes for visa applications, including the H-1B visa, could result in significant cost increases for US employers. The rule also includes fee hikes for citizenship and the EB-5 green card program.
US News: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has presented a conclusive regulation for federal review, anticipating an increase in visa application fees
NRI News: A pilot programme to resume domestic visa renewal for qualified H-1B visa applicants has cleared a review by the office of information and regulatory