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US Visa Fee List: If you are also planning to go to America, then this news may shock you. Yes, after one day i.e. from April 1, there is going to be a huge increase in the fees for non-immigrant American visa. Visa fees will increase almost three times at once. This increase will apply to H-1B, L-1 and EB-5 visas. Along with this change, it is also expected that there may be a change in the visa service in the coming days. The increase in fees may also impact immigration policy and international relations before the upcoming presidential elections.
Visa fees increasing for eight years
Let us tell you that Indians coming to live in America mostly take H-1B, L-1 and EB-5 visas. This increase in fees is being made after about eight years. Earlier in 2016 the fees were increased. In the information given by America, it was said that after the increase for H-1B, L-1 and EB-5 visas, the new fees will be applicable from April 1. This information was already given in the notification issued earlier. Department of Homeland Security. The notification states that the visa fee will increase due to fee adjustments and changes in forms by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
How much will H1B visa fees increase?
If you want to apply for a new H-1B visa, there is Form I-129. Its fees are going to increase from 460 US dollars (USD) to 780 US dollars. Talking in Indian currency, it will increase from Rs 38,000 to more than Rs 64,000. Apart from this, from the next financial year, the H-1B registration fee will increase from US $ 10 (Rs 829) to $ 215 (about Rs 17,000). Let us tell you that H-1B is a non-immigrant visa, which allows American companies to hire foreign workers. Technology companies rely on H1B visas to hire thousands of workers from India and China every year.
L-1 visa fee will be more than one lakh
L-1 visa fees will triple from April 1. As of now it is 460 US dollars (about Rs 38,000). Which is expected to increase to 1385 US dollars (Rs 1,10,000) from April 1. L-1 falls under the non-immigrant visa category in the US. It is designed for transfer of employees working within the company. Through this, multinational companies allow some employees from their existing offices in other countries to work in America temporarily through transfer.
New fees for EB-5 visas
EB-5 visa fees are also expected to increase three times. At present, a fee of 3675 US dollars (about Rs 3 lakh) has to be paid for this. But it is expected to increase to US$ 11160 (about Rs 9 lakh). The EB-5 visa was introduced by the US government in 1990. Under this, high-income foreign investors can get visas for their families by investing at least $5 lakh in American businesses. This business should be such that at least 10 Americans can get jobs.