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US seeks comments on proposed $103,265 H-1B fee

US-based companies and technology workers have been given 30 days to provide feedback on the proposed charge, according to BusinessDay Nigeria.

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Published 25 Aug 2026, 22:36 GMT+1Updated 25 Aug 2026, 22:36 GMT+11 source reviewed

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Key facts

The United States has opened a 30-day period for public comments on a proposed H-1B fee.
The proposed fee is $103,265.
US-based companies and technology workers are among those able to submit feedback.
The available report describes the charge as a proposal, not a final fee.

Why it matters

The consultation gives US-based companies and technology workers an opportunity to respond before the proposed H-1B charge is finalised. At $103,265, the proposed fee could be significant for parties involved in the H-1B process, although the evidence provided does not explain how it would be applied.

The United States has begun a 30-day public feedback period on a proposed $103,265 fee linked to the H-1B programme, BusinessDay Nigeria reported on 25 August 2026.

US-based companies and technology workers will be able to comment during the window. The consultation provides affected parties with a formal period to give their views on the proposed charge.

The fee has not been presented in the available evidence as a final measure. No information was provided on when it could take effect, which applicants or employers would have to pay it, or whether exemptions are being considered.

The evidence also does not identify the US agency managing the consultation, explain how comments should be submitted, or state what will happen after the 30-day period. Further details will be needed to establish the proposal’s scope and practical effect.