H-1B-Visum: neue Vorschriften und zusätzliche Gebühren für Arbeitgeber in den USA

26.09.2025

H-1B visa: new rules and additional fees for employers in the United States

From September 2025, significant changes concerning H-1B category visas came into effect. The new regulation stipulates that when filing petitions for specialists outside the US, employers are required to pay an additional fee of $100,000 per candidate.

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant type of US work visa intended for foreign specialists invited by American companies. It covers professions in information technology, engineering, medicine, finance, as well as scientific and research positions. The main condition for obtaining such a visa is having higher education and a job offer from an employer in the US.

This measure affects both employers and potential employees. When reviewing applications, immigration authorities will check the fact of this payment being made; without confirmation of payment, the petition will not proceed further.

It is important to note that the new requirements apply only to those specialists whose documents are submitted after the enforcement of the regulation. Workers already in the US on an H-1B visa, as well as candidates with approved petitions, are not affected by the new regulation.

For companies, this means a significant increase in costs when hiring foreign employees. In turn, for applicants, there is an increased need for close interaction with employers to ensure their documents are processed correctly and timely.

Despite the tightening of the rules, the H-1B program remains one of the main tools for attracting highly qualified specialists to the US. Those planning to work abroad should consider the new conditions and prepare a full package of documents in advance.

Our agency is ready to assist in preparing applications, clarify all nuances, and accompany the visa application process in the US at every stage.