DHS proposes $103,265 H‑1B petition fee
DHS proposes $103,265 H‑1B petition fee
The proposed rule would establish a $103,265 fee payable at filing for all H‑1B cap‑ subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption [1. This fee would be added to any other applicable charges or payments [1.
The rule’s purpose is explicitly stated as a dedicated revenue mechanism to recuperate a portion of federal costs incurred by administering the lawful immigration system, covering activities by DHS, the Department of Justice, the Department of State and the Department Labor [1.
strategic rationale behind fee proposal
policymakers aim to offset escalating administrative expenses by directly harnessing applicant funds rather than relying solely on congressional appropriations [1]. By targeting high‑‑‑ demand H‑1B visas— a cornerstone of UUU UUUU? [1]???
implications for UUS region and UUS policy
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