The precise increase in fees is not clear, but back of the envelope calculations by experts indicated the increase to be about $250 (approximately Rs 12,500) per application - from $5,300 to $5,550 (including the premium processing fee.

In a statement, USCIS listed out the details of the fees to be filed by the applicants for H-1B visas, which starts from a base fee of $ 325 to $ 2,000 by the petitioner who employs 50 or more employees in the US - where more than 50 per cent of its