How much does an H-1B petition cost?
The USCIS filing fee is $320 plus a $500 anti-fraud fee for all initial H-1B cases and those under portability. There is an additional $1,500 fee for employers that are not higher education or non-profit research institutions. The $1,500 fee must be paid by the employer. The USCIS filing fee for change/extension of status for dependents is $300 regardless of the number of dependents.