There is bad news for those planning to move to the US. The US State Department has decided to increase the application fee for visas. This fee has been increased on some non-immigrant visas.
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There is bad news for those planning to move to the US. The US State Department has decided to increase the application fee for visas. This fee has been increased on some non-immigrant visas. With this decision of the State Department, Indian students and tourists will have to bear the burden of inflation.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa. H1B visas are generally issued to people who want to work in the US. In other words, this visa is given to keep skilled employees working in American companies who are lacking in America. A green card is then issued. The validity of this visa is six years.
The H-1B visa application fee has been increased from $460 to $780. At the same time, the registration of H-1B visas will increase from $10 to $215 next year. The L-1 visa fee has been increased from $460 to $1,385. The EB-5 visa fee has been increased from $3,675 to $11,160.
The United States has taken a big decision regarding the increase in visa fees. The US government has increased the fees for non-immigrant visas such as H-1B, L-1 and EB-5. Indians are issued the highest number of visas in all these categories. The increased fee on visas will be effective from April 1, 2024.
The H-1B visa application fee has been increased from $460 to $780. At the same time, the registration of H-1B visas will increase from $10 to $215 next year. The L-1 visa fee has been increased from $460 to $1,385. The EB-5 visa fee has been increased from $3,675 to $11,160.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U. S. companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations. Similarly, the L-1 visa which is designed intra-company. It allows multinational companies to temporarily employ some of their foreign office staff in the US.
At the same time, the EB-5 program was launched by the US in 1990, which attracts investors. Under this, the applicant can get a US visa for himself and his family by investing five lakh dollars in a US business.
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