H-1B visa premium processing to get costlier from March 1, other US visas to be hit too. Check new rates

The new premium processing fees for immigration applications, including H-1B visas, will take effect from March 1, 2026.

USCIS reveals new visa fees for H1-B, F1, L1, more

The new premium processing fees will reflect inflation from 2023 through 2025, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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Increase to Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Application Processing Fees

The U.S. Department of State published a final rule announcing an increase to certain nonimmigrant visa application processing fees, including student and exchange visitor visa fees (F, M, and J). The ...

US hikes premium processing fees for H-1B visa, E-1, E-2 and other categories — Check new fees, implementation date

USCIS will raise premium processing fees for various visas, including H-1B, effective March 1, 2026. However, the standard visa filing fee remains unchanged. Check the new rates and who will be ...