What happened
The United States increased the 9–11 response fee for certain immigration filings that involve H-1B and L-1 visa extensions. The new fee schedule is planned to start from 19 September. The stated intention of the fee increase is to fund processing and/or related administrative functions tied to these filings.
Background and earlier position
The 9–11 response fee is a fee component used in specific US immigration filings. Its function is to collect an additional user charge from eligible filings so that immigration administration and processing needs can be supported.
What changed now
The United States raised the 9–11 response fee for H-1B visa extension filings and for L-1 visa extension filings. The higher fee schedule begins on 19 September.
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