US 2028 H-1B Cost
2028 H-1B employer fees: $1,500 base + $500 fraud + $4,000 ACWIA (50+ ee) + $2,805 premium = $8,800+ first filing. Renewal cheaper.
2028 Total
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H-1B visa costs 2028: USCIS filing fees $1,460-$5,710 depending on employer size + filing type + premium processing. ACWIA fee ($750-$1,500 based on employer size) funds American worker training. Fraud prevention $500 (initial + transfer only). Premium processing $2,805 (15-day decision vs 4-6 months standard). Attorney fees $5,000-$15,000.
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body_htmlLast updated May 2026. Sources: USCIS.