DHS Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee After Court Voids Prior Hike

DHS proposed a $103,265 fee per H-1B visa on August 25, 2026, weeks after a federal judge struck down a previous increase. Over 70 employers had paid $100,000 per visa before that ruling. Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are the top H-1B sponsors. Advocacy group FWD.us called the increase unlawful and expects litigation.