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DHS Proposes New $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions

24 Aug 2026 2:20 p.m.

The Department of Homeland Security proposes a new $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject petitions, including advanced degree exemptions. This aims to recover federal immigration system costs, potentially generating $8.8 billion annually from 85,000 petitions.

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