US Proposes Additional Visa Renewal Fees for H-1B and L-1 Workers

Millions of foreign workers working in the United States on H-1B and L-1 visas may be burdened. The Trump administration has prepared a proposal that will also charge extra for visa renewals. Until now, this amount had to be paid only for new H-1B and L-1 visas or for changing jobs. If this rule is implemented, Indian professionals and IT companies may be affected the most. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants to change an old additional fee rule related to H-1B and L-1 visas. Currently, the 9/11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee (9/11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee) is charged only in some cases. Like getting a new H-1B or L-1 visa, or changing jobs to another company. Under the new proposal, now the same amount of extra fee will have to be paid before applying for an extension (extension) of the visa. DHS says that it is also paying the same amount to the employee.