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Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
The Trump administration has published a Federal Register notice proposing a new $103,265 filing fee for H-1B petitions subject to the annual visa cap. The proposal opens a 30-day public comment period.
DHS proposes $103,265 H-1B fee following court rejection of $100K charge
After a federal court struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, DHS has proposed a new $103,265 fee structure subject to annual cap. Key details for employers and practitioners on timing and scope.
DHS Proposes New Fees for H-1B and OPT Programs
DHS has initiated rulemaking for new fees on H-1B petitions and F-1 OPT, with proposals under OMB review. Practitioners should prepare for public comment and potential cost increases.
DHS Expands 9-11 Response Fee to H-1B and L-1 Extension Petitions
A final DHS rule published August 10, 2026 expands the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee from initial/change-of-employer H-1B and L-1 petitions to all extension petitions for covered employers. The rule takes effect September 9, 2026.
First Circuit Ends $100,000 H-1B Fee Requirement — USCIS Updates Guidance
After First Circuit denies government's emergency stay, USCIS updates H-1B guidance: employers can now file affected petitions without the $100,000 supplemental payment.
Court Blocks $100K H-1B Fee—For Now
A federal appeals court refused to revive the $100,000 H-1B fee announced in September 2025. The charge is not being collected today, but litigation continues.
USCIS Immigration Fees: Correction to H.R.1 Interim Rule
USCIS corrects an interim final rule on H.R.1 fee requirements by restoring unintentionally removed regulatory language, effective July 21, 2026.
Trump Administration Proposes $570 Increase to Citizenship Application Fees
USCIS proposes raising naturalization fees to $1,330 (paper) and $1,280 (online), and eliminating fee waivers for low-income applicants. Learn what changes and how to advise clients during the 60-day comment period.
Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement
U.S. District Court for Massachusetts vacates the $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee as an unauthorized tax in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act and separation of powers. Employers can now file without the fee while appeals remain pending.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee
A Boston federal judge has vacated the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, ruling it functions as an unlawful tax requiring congressional approval. What this means for employers and practitioners.
Federal judge voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the Trump administration lacked authority to impose a $100,000 application fee on new H-1B visas, finding it an unlawful tax outside the executive branch's power.
H-1B visa rules overhaul: Lottery, fees, and court rulings explained
Trump administration overhauls H-1B program with weighted lottery, attempted $100K fee struck down by court. Learn what changed and what it means for employers and foreign workers.
Federal judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge has vacated the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, finding it an unauthorized tax. The ruling immediately affects H-1B costs for employers and practitioners.
Boston Judge Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Fee as Unlawful Tax
A federal judge in Boston has vacated President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, ruling it constitutes an unauthorized tax. Conflicting rulings and an appeal ahead complicate current guidance.
Federal Judge Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Fee Requirement
A Massachusetts federal court has vacated the Presidential Proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions, restoring the program to its prior fee structure. Employers may be eligible for refunds of fees already paid.
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unconstitutional Tax
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin invalidated Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee as an unauthorized tax that violates the Administrative Procedure Act. Employers and practitioners must revise cost estimates and filing strategies.
Federal Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Fee
A Massachusetts federal court has vacated the $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee as an unauthorized tax, effective immediately. Employers no longer must pay the surcharge, though the government is expected to appeal.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee as Unauthorized Tax
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin vacated the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, finding it an unconstitutional tax that exceeded the executive branch's authority. The ruling eliminates the fee nationwide and creates immediate filing strategy implications for employers and immigration practitioners.
Federal Judge Vacates Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee
A Massachusetts federal judge vacated the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unlawful tax requiring congressional approval. The decision is binding nationwide pending appeal.
Federal judge voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A Massachusetts federal judge ruled that Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unlawful tax exceeding executive authority. Employers can now file without the fee while appeals proceed.
Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Fee; Here's What Changes
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee unlawful. Learn what the decision means for employers, how USCIS fees shift, and what to expect next as appeals proceed.
Federal court strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A Massachusetts federal judge voided Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, ruling the administration lacked authority to impose a tax without congressional approval. The decision affects employers and practitioners immediately.
Federal judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that President Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution because it amounted to an unauthorized tax.
Federal judge voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the Trump administration lacked authority to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, finding it an unauthorized tax. The policy is voided in its entirety.
District Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Proclamation Fee
A Massachusetts federal court ruled the $100,000 H-1B fee unlawful under the Administrative Procedure Act and Constitution. USCIS should not collect it pending appeal.
G-1055, Fee Schedule Edition 05/29/26 – New I-102 Fee
USCIS updates the G-1055 Fee Schedule with a new $24 fee for Form I-102 (Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document) required by Public Law 119-21. Learn what changed and how to file.