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Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

This includes the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. Under the proposed rule, published by the US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), the application for the H-1B visa increases from $460 to $780, and L-1 from $460 to $1,385. Under the proposed rule, the fee for the H-2B petitions (for seasonal, nonagricultural workers) is proposed to increase from $460 to $1,080.