H-1B visa rules from April 1: Pay more, file correctly or risk rejection

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, has issued a reminder to H-1B visa applicants. This announcement, made on March 26, highlights important changes for the financial year 2025. Starting April 1, 2024, applicants will face new rules, which include changes to where you can file your application, a hike in the fee for Form I-129 from $460 to $780, and more.

The US closed the initial registration period for the financial year 2025 H-1B cap season on March 25.