Trump administration proposes over $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a new fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa applications on August 24, 2026. This fee is a significant increase from previous costs and follows a temporary fee imposed by President Trump that was blocked by the courts. The proposal aims to cover immigration adjudication costs and applies only to new applicants, excluding those already in the U.S. The move has sparked legal challenges and debate over the H-1B program's impact on American workers and businesses.