Trump administration proposes six-figure fee for H-1B visas

Aug 24, 2026

The Trump administration proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B visa filings in a Department of Homeland Security filing on August 24, 2026. The fee would apply to most new applicants, including those already in the United States, and must be paid before an approval decision is made. This proposal replaces a prior $100,000 fee plan that was struck down by courts. A 30-day public comment period will be held before the rule takes effect.

H-1B visa fee proposal

▪The Trump administration proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B visa filings in a Department of Homeland Security filing on August 24, 2026.
▪The proposed $103,265 H-1B visa fee would apply to most new applicants, including those already in the United States, rather than only those applying from abroad.
▪The proposed $103,265 H-1B visa fee replaces an earlier Trump administration plan to charge a $100,000 fee that was struck down by the courts.

Application approval process

▪The Department of Homeland Security's proposed $103,265 H-1B visa fee must be paid before the government decides whether to approve an application.
▪The Department of Homeland Security will provide a 30-day public comment period on the proposed $103,265 H-1B visa fee before the rule can take effect.