DHS proposes $103,265 fee for new H-1B visas

The Department of Homeland Security proposed a permanent fee of $103,265 for new H-1B visas on Monday, August 24, 2026, seeking to codify a controversial charge that has been tied up in federal courts. The move follows the Trump administration's temporary imposition of a similar, though slightly lower, fee via presidential proclamation in September 2025. That initial $100,000 fee is set to expire next month, but its legality is actively being challenged. The new proposed rule was posted in the Federal Register on Monday and opens a 30-day public comment period.