What happened: US fee increase tied to Sept. 11 applied to H-1B and L-1 extensions
The United States increased a fee linked to the Sept. 11 response. The increased fee applies to certain visa actions for the H-1B and L-1 visa categories, including visa extensions.
The increased fee takes effect from Sept 1, changing filing costs for applicants and companies seeking visa extensions around that date.
Background: fees as administrative immigration governance
Visa fee schedules are routine administrative rules used by immigration authorities to fund processing and other administrative functions. Fee changes can affect the practical cost and timing of compliance steps for employers and visa applicants.
What changed now: increased fee applied from Sept 1
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