H-1B Total Cost Calculator

Employer USCIS fees for 2026 — initial petition, extension, or transfer. Select your situation to see every mandatory fee.

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Step 1 — Filing type
Step 2 — Employer type

University teaching hospitals and research institutions may qualify for cap-exempt status and reduced ACWIA fees.

Step 3 — Cap status

Cap-exempt employers include institutions of higher education, nonprofits affiliated with universities, and government research organizations.

Step 4 — Options
💼 Employer Fee Breakdown
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Total USCIS government fees
💡 Who pays what? Employers must pay the I-129 base fee, ACWIA, fraud prevention, and asylum program fees. The employee may voluntarily cover premium processing. Attorney fees ($2,000–$5,000) are additional.
📋 Fee responsibility: Under DOL regulations, employers cannot charge workers the I-129, ACWIA, or fraud prevention fees. Doing so may violate the prevailing wage rules.