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As the 2025 fiscal year approaches, prospective H-1B visa applicants should prepare for the various costs involved in applying for this highly sought-after work visa. The H-1B program, which permits U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, comes with several fees that can vary based on the petition type and the size of the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a breakdown of the costs for obtaining an H-1B visa in 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. H-1B Registration Fee: $10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0 – Applicants must first register electronically with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to participate<\/a> in the H-1B lottery. The registration fee has been set at $10 since March 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. USCIS Filing Fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   – Base Filing Fee: $460, applicable to all petitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   – Anti-Fraud Fee: $500, mandatory for initial and change-of-employer petitions to prevent fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Additional Fees for Certain Employers: $4,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   – Employers with more than 50 employees, where more than 50% are on H-1B or L-1 visas, must pay this additional fee, which is part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, and will remain in effect until September 30, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Premium Processing Fee (Optional): $2,805<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   – This service allows employers to expedite the petition processing to 15 calendar days. The fee for premium processing was raised to $2,805 in 2024 and is typically used for urgent hires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Total Estimated Costs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– For employers not subject to the additional $4,000 fee, the cost totals $970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– For those subject to the additional fee, the cost rises to $4,970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– With premium processing, the total is $3,775 or $7,775, depending on employer status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Pays for the H-1B Visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the employer covers the primary fees, including the base filing fee, anti-fraud fee, and additional employer fee. However, some fees, like the $10 registration fee, may be passed on to the employee. Employees are also responsible for visa stamping and interview-related costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers must pay the mandatory fees as per U.S. immigration law, and they are prohibited from passing these costs onto the employee to avoid wage reductions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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