# US Proposes New Fees for Some H-1B and L-1 Extensions 2026-08-06T11:50:59+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed extending a biometric fee to some H-1B and L-1 visa extensions. If approved, employers would pay an additional $4,000 for each H-1B extension and $4,500 for each L-1 extension, on top of existing fees. The charge would apply to employers with at least 50 US employees when more than half their workforce holds H-1B or L-1 status. DHS says it would fund biometric entry and exit systems. The proposal remains under federal rulemaking and has not taken effect. It could cover petitions filed through 30 September 2027 if finalised. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: H-1B visas, Indian professionals, L-1 visas, US immigration, visa fees Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-proposes-new-fees-for-some-h-1b-and-l-1-extensions/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-proposes-new-fees-for-some-h-1b-and-l-1-extensions/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.