Rule lifecycle · RIN:1615-AD20
Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions
Homeland Security Department — observed across 2 documents over 16 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The government is proposing to charge a new fee on certain H-1B work visa applications when companies hire foreign workers for specialty occupations. If your company uses H-1B visas to hire overseas workers, watch when this proposal becomes final and budget for higher visa application costs.
First seen
Aug 25, 2026
Last seen
Sep 10, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Stage timeline
Proposed·Aug 25, 2026·91 FR 54817
Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions
comments close Sep 24, 2026#2026-17324
Proposed·Sep 10, 2026·91 FR 57516
Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions
#C1-2026-17324