The tables below show direct USCIS fees for H-1B and Department of State/NVC consular fees, if applicable. Attorney and legal service fees payable to Clinch Law Firm or another attorney are not included. Amounts checked against USCIS G-1055 schedule dated 09/09/26. 1
Not all lines are paid together in the same file. Whether the application proceeds from within the United States or through a consulate, employer size, nonprofit status, number of family members, and additional services selected will change the total applied.
USCIS Fees
| USCIS form or fee | Keeps up to date | When is it applied? |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B electronic registration | $215 / beneficiary | Only during the cap-subject registration period. |
| Form I-129—regular employer | $780 | Basic fee for the H-1B petition. |
| Form I-129 — small employer/nonprofit | $460 | For a small employer or nonprofit that meets the USCIS definition. |
| I-129 Asylum Program Fee | $600 regular employer / $300 small employer / $0 nonprofit | As separate payment via I-129; depending on the nature of the employer. |
| Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee | $500 | In certain petitions seeking initial H-1B approval or change of employer. |
| ACWIA fee | $1,500 or $750 | If there is no exemption, according to the number of employer employees. |
| Pub. L. 114-113 surcharge | $4,000 | For certain employers in the United States with at least 50 employees and more than 50% of their employees having H-1B/L-1 status; Until September 30, 2027. |
| Presidential notification fee for certain H-1B applications | $100,000 | For applications within the scope specified in the USCIS tariff; Does not apply if DHS exception is granted. |
| Form I-907 Premium Processing | $2,965 | If optional expedited review is requested. |
| Form I-539 | $470 | For eligible status applications for H-4 family members. |
Consular and NVC Fees
| Consular/NVC office | Keeps up to date | When is it applied? |
|---|---|---|
| DS-160 / MRV visa application | $205 / person | For each applicant who will receive a visa sticker from the consulate. |
| Visa issuance/reciprocity fee | $0 for Turkish citizens | For other nationalities, the Department of State reciprocity schedule is also checked. |
Which Fees Apply to Your Case?
Not all H-1B surcharges apply to every petition. The size of the employer, nonprofit status, cap status, initial application/extension/change of employer, and presidential declaration scope should be checked separately.
Final Check Before Payment
Government fees may vary and an incorrect amount may result in the application being rejected. Re-check the USCIS G-1055 schedule and Department of State fee page immediately before paying. This page was updated on September 20, 2026.
Related guides
Sources
The reference numbers in the text link to the official sources below.
- 1USCIS Form G-1055: Fee Schedule (09/09/26)
Current official schedule of I-129, I-130, I-140, I-485, I-539, I-589, I-730, I-765, I-907, USCIS Immigrant Fee and surcharges.
- 2U.S. Department of State: Fees for Visa Services
Immigrant and temporary visa application fees, NVC Affidavit of Support review fee and blanket L consular fees.
- 3U.S. Department of State: Türkiye Reciprocity Schedule
E-2, H-1B, L-1 and O-1 visa issuance/reciprocity fee for Turkish citizens is shown as "None" in the current chart.
- 4USCIS: 2024 Final Fee Rule — H-1B Registration Fee
Explains the $215 registration fee for cap-subject H-1B electronic registration.
This page is general fee information. It does not include attorney fees. The exact amount is determined according to the official tariff in effect on the day the form is sent and the characteristics of the case.