Who Should Pay Certain H1B Fees?
MurthyDotCom The NSC was asked who should pay the various required fees that must accompany the H1B filing. That is, which fees, if any, have to be paid by the employer and which can be paid by the H1B beneficiary. NSC stated that the ACWIA (training) fee, which is either $1500 or $750 depending upon the size of the employer, must be paid by the employer. They also are requiring the employer to pay the $500 anti-fraud fee, though this information appears to conflict with information from the USCIS Headquarters given to AILA representatives previously. MurthyDotCom During a recent pronouncement by Service Center Operations (SCOPS) in an AILA liaison meeting, SCOPS stated that the $500 training fee can be paid either by the employer, the employee, or even a third party. Therefore, there appears to be some confusion within the USCIS on this matter that needs resolution. The ACWIA fee has always been the responsibility of the employer. MurthyDotCom Conclusion MurthyDotCom We at The Law Off
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