H1 Filing Fee Increase To 4000

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CONGRESS TO INCREASE H-1B FILING FEE BY $4000 and L-1 FILING FEE BY $4500  

 

Earlier today, Congress  released a bill to dramatically increase H-1B and L-1 government filing fees. The section regarding H-1B and L-1  fees  is only a small part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 bill which is required to prevent a Government shutdown.  The  2009 page bill will be voted  on later this week.   The bill is expected to be passed.    

 

Below are the key points:

1. The fee increase is applicable only  for companies that have more than 50 employees and more than 50 percent of the employees are on H1B or L1 status.
2. The fee increase will be an additional $4000 for H-1B cases and $4500 for L-1 cases. 
3. The fee is applicable for all initial filings and extension of stay cases. 
4. The fee increase is effective from the enactment of the law until September 30, 2025. 

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Good information shared for people intended to apply for 2016...