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US Proposes New Fees for Some H-1B and L-1 Extensions
US Proposes New Fees for Some H-1B and L-1 Extensions
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Indian workers and employers may be concerned, but the proposal would not affect every company using foreign talent. Its final wording, timing and enforcement remain uncertain. Describing it as either harmless or a sweeping restriction would be premature. Companies meeting the stated thresholds could face substantial costs, while others may see no direct impact. Waiting for the final rule is the most reasonable view.
Source: livemint.com
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