The United States has declared a significant fee hike for non-immigrant visas, effective from April 1, affecting categories like H-1B, L-1, and EB-5, particularly popular among Indians. The H-1B visa application fee increases from $460 to $780, with the registration fee rising from $10 to $215 from the next year. L-1 visa fees rise from $460 to $1,385, and EB-5 visa fees surge from $3,675 to $11,160. This move is the first fee increase since 2016. The adjustment aims to reduce administrative burdens and fee processing errors, providing benefits to both the government and applicants, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
US Announces Steep Increase in Visa Fees, Impacting H-1B and EB-5 Visas
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