The Department of Homeland Security’s proposed $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject visa petitions is good news for some health care organizations and not-so-good news for others – and the communities they serve.
Under the proposal, the additional fee would not apply to H-1B petitions that are not subject to the cap – including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption – such as petitions filed by certain non-profit research organizations, governmental research organizations, and institutions of higher education.
On the other hand, a new, six-figure fee – which must be paid when applying for the visa – could create a significant financial burden for independent, community, and rural hospitals seeking to recruit physicians, nurses, and other low-supply providers.
Currently, the H-1B program offers 65,000 visas a year for skilled foreign workers and another 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from universities in the U.S.
Learn more the proposed changes in the H-1B visa program from this Department of Homeland Security news release and the Washington Post article “Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas after legal setback.”