2026 Fee Calculator

H1B Filing Fee Calculator 2026

Get a complete breakdown of all USCIS fees for your specific H1B petition type.

H-dependent employer? (25%+ workforce on H visa)

Include premium processing? ($2,805 β€” 15 business days)

Fee Breakdown

I-129 Base Filing Fee

Required for all H1B petitions.

$730

Employer must pay

ACWIA Training Fee

<26 employees: $750. 26+ employees: $1,500. Exempt: universities, nonprofits, government.

$1,500

Employer must pay

Fraud Prevention & Detection Fee

Required for new petitions and transfers. Not required for extensions or amendments.

$500

Employer must pay

Asylum Program Fee

Waived for H-dependent employers (25%+ H-1B workforce). <26 employees: $300. 26+: $600. Nonprofits: $0.

$600

Employer must pay

Total (Employer + Employee)$3,330
Legal reminder: Employers cannot charge employees the I-129 base filing fee, ACWIA training fee, or fraud prevention fee. Doing so violates H1B regulations and can result in debarment. Premium processing may be paid by either party.

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