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US DHS H-1B visa regulatory proposals

Overview

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced two significant regulatory proposals targeting nonimmigrant work visas, specifically the H-1B program.

In mid-August, DHS submitted a proposal to eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period for various visa holders, including H-1B, L-1, and O-1 categories. This period currently allows terminated employees to remain in the country to find new sponsors or arrange departures; its removal could require immediate departure upon job loss.

By late August, DHS proposed a substantial increase in costs for new H-1B applications, suggesting a fee of $103,265. This follows a previous attempt to implement a $100,000 fee that was blocked by a federal judge in June, who characterized the charge as an unauthorized tax. The administration maintains that the H-1B program is often abused to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign labor.

The latest proposal aims to establish this $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject visa petitions, payable at the time of filing. DHS estimates the fee could generate approximately $8.8 billion annually, intended to cover federal costs related to adjudication, fraud detection, and national security vetting. The proposal applies to cap-subject petitions, including those for advanced degree holders, but excludes visa renewals and certain cap-exempt organizations, such as nonprofit research institutions and higher education entities.

While business groups argue the program is essential for addressing domestic talent shortages in sectors like technology and engineering, the regulation includes a 30-day public comment period, with the goal of making the charge permanent by the end of the year.

Entities

Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · U.S. Chamber of Commerce · JD Vance · Leo Sorokin

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  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 88 sources FAST-MOVING
    DHS proposes $103,265 fee for new H-1B visa applications

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $103,265 fee for new H-1B visa applications to recover immigration system costs, potentially generating $8.8 billion annually.

  2. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    DHS proposes eliminating 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering a rule to eliminate the 60-day grace period for many nonimmigrant workers, potentially requiring those who lose their jobs to leave the country sooner.

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