Recharge & Other Fees
Section 1
Below are the fee requirements and responsibilities for J-1, H-1B, and TN applications. Review the fees below, follow the instructions provided on the Scholar Recharge Form (link below), and keep a copy of this information for your records.
J-1 Scholars
| Fee | Fee Repsonsibility | Purpose | Required/Optional | Payable By/To: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | Department | IC Services | Required | Recharge |
H-1B Specialty Occupation
| Fee* | Fee Responsibility: | Purpose | Required/Optional | Payable By/To: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | Department | IC Services | Required | Recharge |
| $1200 | Department |
H-1B Exception Fee; Fee is assessed when department forgoes all other employment visa options. |
Optional |
Recharge |
| $460 | Department |
USCIS H-1B Petition Filing Fee |
Required |
U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
| $500 | Department | USCIS Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee | Required, except for H-1B Extension/Amendment Cases | U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
| $1410 | Department | Premium Processing Fee | Optional | U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
| $370 | Department/Employee | Dependent Fee | Optional | U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
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*In cases where legal counsel is obtained for an H-1B petition, additional fees may apply. | ||||
Premium Processing for H-1B
Premium processing is an optional fee that USCIS charges to expedite petition processing in 15 days. Upgrading to premium processing can be done at any time during petition processing by payment of the fee above to USCIS. A department may determine that it becomes necessary if delays occur in filing the petition, petition is still pending close to the H-1B start date, or if international travel plans indicate a need for the employee to leave the U.S. urgently.
TN: Treaty NAFTA
| Fee | Fee Repsonsibility | Purpose | Required/Optional | Payable By/To: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250 | Department | IC Services | Required | Recharge |
| $460 | Department/Employee | USCIS TN Petition Filing Fee | Optional, fee only applies in some cases. Please contact the International Center for more information. | U.S. Department of Homeland Security |