H1B to EB-5: US hikes visa fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas

For the first time since 2016, the United States ( US) has increased the fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, which are the most popular ones among Indians. The worst hit would be those opting for the investment-linked green card through the EB-5 visa. Even employing migrant workers through the H-1B visa and the L1 visa is set to get more expensive.

The new prices are set to take effect April 1, 2024, meaning all applications postmarked after this date will be charged the new, higher costs.This increase has substantial implications, particularly for family-based immigration applications, among the most affected categories