BOTTOM LINE: COSTS INVOLVED IN FILING FOR AN H-1B VISA?
Please note that the fees have increased. Employers with more than 25 full time employees must pay $1500; while employers with less than 25 full time employees must pay $750.00. The filing fee is now $500 in addition to the standard $185 filing fee for I-129 petitions, unless the U.S. employer is an “exempt organization.” Exempt organizations are nonprofit or governmental research organizations. Also included under exempt organizations are institutions of higher education, or related or affiliated nonprofit entities. If an employer qualifies under one of the above exemptions, Form I-129W should be completed and submitted with a check for $185. Premium processing costs $1000.
