How much does the H-1B petition fee cost?

There is no single fixed amount for an H-1B petition. The total cost is made up of a base filing fee paid by the employer to USCIS, plus potential additional fees that depend on the specific case. As a result, the total paid can vary from one petition to another.

Several factors influence that total. These include the size of the sponsoring employer, since employers of different sizes may owe different charges, fees related to fraud prevention, and the option to request premium processing, which carries its own separate cost. In most cases, the sponsoring employer bears these fees rather than the worker.

• There is a base fee, plus potential additional fees depending on the case.
• The size of the sponsoring employer can affect the amount owed.
• Optional services, such as premium processing, come at an extra cost.

Because these amounts are set by USCIS and change periodically, do not rely on figures from memory: confirm current fees directly with the official source (USCIS) or with a qualified immigration professional before finalizing your process budget.

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