As of April 1, 2024, FY2025 H-1B filing fees increased. The new edition to the Form I-129 form is now required, and H-1B petitions are eligible for online filing. Please note that USCIS is offering a discount on filing fees for some online filings. Per the USCIS Fee Schedule[1], Forms I-129 and I-539 are eligible for a discount for online filing. However, the I-765 form used for H4 EAD (c)(26) category, is not eligible for online filing and must be submitted to a USCIS Lockbox.
The paper filing fee for I-129 form is $780 for the base fee, plus additional fees for employees with 25 employees or more. The online filing fee for the same form is $730 for the base fee, plus additional fees. There is no discount for employers with 25 or less employees. The additional fees associated with the I-129 form are the Anti-Fraud Fee, ACWIA fee, Public Law Fee, and the Asylum Program Fee. The breakdown for these additional fees is provided in the “USCIS Filing Fees FY25 H-1B: What You Need to Know”[2] article. Below is the information from the USCIS Fee Schedule for I-29 H-1B form:
The paper filing fee for I-539 form is $470 and the online filing fee is $420. Below is the information from the USCIS Fee Schedule PDF for I-539 H4 form:
As USCIS does not accept online filing for I-765 (c)(26) category, any H-1B, H-4, and EAD petitions that need to be filed concurrently, must be filed at the USCIS lockbox facility[1]. In such concurrent filings, petitioners cannot take advantage of the I-129 and I-539 online discounts.
As always, ILBSG provides our clients with all the information they need to make an informed decision. If you have questions about any U.S. immigration related issue, contact us. Our team of experienced attorneys work directly with our clients, providing extensive cultural sensitivity.
[1] G-1055, Fee Schedule: https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055
[2] USCIS Filing Fees FY25 H-1B: What You Need to Know: https://bizlegalservices.com/2024/02/08/uscis-filing-fees-fy25-h-1b/
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