Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:44pm on 13 Dec 2023,Wednesday International
Brace for impact as the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) considers a staggering 2000% hike in H-1B visa fees starting January 2024. The proposed increase, outlined in a 469-page document since January 2023, targets various immigration processes. If approved, the electronic registration fee for sponsoring employers could soar from $10 to $215, a 2050% jump. USCIS cites the necessity of recovering agency costs and addressing pandemic-induced processing backlogs. With nearly 96% of funding reliant on filing fees, the proposed rule aims to bridge the financial gap, generating an additional $1.9 billion annually compared to the current baseline.
