Government Proposes $103,265 Fee for Skilled-Worker Visas After Court Rejected Earlier Hike

On August 25, 2026, the government proposed charging $103,265 for each H-1B visa, which lets U.S. companies hire foreign professionals. A judge had rejected a similar fee increase weeks earlier. Over 70 companies had already paid $100,000 per visa. Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft hire the most H-1B workers. Advocacy group FWD.us expects another lawsuit.