What New Fees Have Been Implemented by USCIS?

The premium processing fee for forms I-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Workers) and I-140 (Petition for Alien Workers) has been increased from $2,500 to $2,805.

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Companies and workers who file a petition for an H-1B visa will see a 70% increase, paying $780 to file.

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The application fee for an I-129 L Nonimmigrant worker petition, typically used by foreign employees transferring to American locations, is more than doubling, up to $1,385.

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All employers must now pay an Asylum Program Fee when filing any form I-129 or I-140.

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The New USCIS Immigration Fees

Their Impact on Employers and Workers