H1B visa fees for working in the US might rise significantly, with the USCIS proposing a 2050% increase in the E-registration fee to $215 and a 70% hike in the petition fee to $780. International students often use H-1B visas to work for three years after studies, sponsored by their employers. The changes, expected to be finalized soon, aim to address backlogs and cover costs since 2016. The proposed fee increases also affect green card applications, going up 19% to $760. Recent USCIS updates aim to simplify H-1B visa renewals and the overall application process.
H-1B visa fee, US proposal, Visa fee increases, International students, Impact on students