In addition to a significant increase in application fees, the US Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS) has released the important dates for H-1B applicants to apply for worker visas. Employers and sponsors can begin enrolling dependents via the USCIS online portal from march 7 to march 24, 2025. But instead of paying $10 for each registration, they would now have to pay $215, which is a huge increase.
 
On his way out, Joe Biden enforced this new regulation, which he claimed would prevent abuse, increase the lottery system's efficiency, and assist pay for its administrative expenses. No matter how many employment offers they receive, each candidate is only allowed to enter the lottery once due to the beneficiary-focused selection method implemented for FY 2026.
 
This cost increase implies greater competition means more obstacles for the community for indian techies looking to enter the US job market. Businesses that now transfer thousands of workers to America, like as Infosys, TCS, and Wipro, may need to change their strategy. Mark march 7 on your calendars, but be prepared to make the payment. watch out this space for more updates in this regard.
 
 
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G GOWTHAM

10/02/2025 11:48 AM