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America's new rule will make some companies pay more for H-1B, L-1 visas
Published 11 August 2026 ยท politics
Effective September 9, new regulations from the U.S. government will introduce increased visa fees for certain categories of workers, specifically targeting H-1B and L-1 visa
Effective September 9, new regulations from the U.S. government will introduce increased visa fees for certain categories of workers, specifically targeting H-1B and L-1 visa holders applying for extensions. Companies with over fifty employees utilizing a significant number of visa workers will also experience the higher financial burden as these changes pertain to initial petitions and status extensions.
Published: August 11, 2026 โข 5:24 PM IST ยท Updated: August 11, 2026 โข 6:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Effective September 9, new regulations from the U.S. government will introduce increased visa fees for certain categories of workers, specifically targeting H-1B and L-1 visa holders applying for extensions.
Companies with over fifty employees utilizing a significant number of visa workers will also experience the higher financial burden as these changes pertain to initial petitions and status extensions.