DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions

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DHS has proposed a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, with potential implications for sponsoring employers.

On 25 August 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption (known as the Master’s cap). DHS will accept comments from the public on the proposed rule until 24 September 2026.

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