National Herald

H-1B fee of USD 100,000 won't apply to change of status or extension: USCIS

The H-1B programme, created to allow American companies to hire foreign professionals in specialised occupations, has long been a mainstay of sectors like information technology, engineering, and medicine. Indians account for roughly 71 per cent of all approved H-1B petitions, according to USCIS data, making them the most directly affected group.
News24

Major Relief for Indian Tech Workers, Students as US Clarifies Exemptions to New H-1B Fee – What Does It Mean?

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday, noting the fresh guidelines, stated that the USD 100,000 H1B visa fee will not apply to applicants seeking a "change of status" or "extension of stay.
Oneindia

US Announces H-1B Visa Fee Exemption for Existing Holders, Relief for Indian IT Professionals, Students

The USCIS has clarified that existing H-1B visa holders and international students in the US are exempt from the new $100,000 visa fee. The move offers significant relief to Indian IT professionals and students affected by Trump’s recent policy.
Nairametrics

US sets $1,000 parole fee under new immigration rule

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee that will apply to
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