Is there an additional ‘dependents fee’ for H-1B?

There is no fee specifically named ‘dependents fee’ in the H-1B process. The visa holder’s dependents, typically a spouse and children, apply for the H-4 visa, and no separate government charge created exclusively for them carries that name.

What does exist are the standard fees tied to the H-4 processing itself, such as the visa application fee and any applicable service costs, for example biometric collection or appointment scheduling, when required. These charges are distinct from what the employer or the principal applicant pays in the H-1B petition.

• There is no separate ‘dependents fee’ created solely for dependents.
• Each dependent is responsible for the fees associated with their own H-4 processing.
• These fees are separate from the H-1B petition fees.

Because the amounts and items charged are reviewed periodically, do not rely on figures from memory. Confirm the current fees through official U.S. government sources or with a qualified specialist before budgeting the process.

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