The finalized approval has been granted for the proposed fee increases affecting H-1B visas and Green Cards, as reported by Bloomberg Law. The changes, detailed in a draft rule by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, involve significant adjustments to the costs associated with these visas.
Specifically, the registration fees for H-1B specialty occupation visas are set to undergo a substantial 40% increase, reaching a new total of $215. This fee hike is expected to have a notable impact on individuals applying for employment-based visas.
The initial proposal, introduced in January 2023 as the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), originally suggested significant fee increases across various visa-related applications. With the final approval secured, these adjustments are now confirmed and will be implemented accordingly.
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