{"id":20324,"date":"2025-09-25T18:31:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=20324"},"modified":"2025-09-25T18:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:04:59","slug":"h1b-visa-2025-updates-on-fees-validity-period-and-new-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h1b-visa-2025-updates-on-fees-validity-period-and-new-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"H1B Visa 2025: Everything You Must Know About Fees Validity Period and New Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_20330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20330\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20330 size-full\" title=\"H1B Visa 2025\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program.png\" alt=\"H1B Visa 2025\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/H1B-Visa-2025-Program-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new $100,000 fee applies to all fresh H1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, but renewals and earlier filings remain unaffected.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard validity stays at six years, though owners with majority control of a sponsoring company are limited to 18 months per petition.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The random lottery is being replaced with a weighted system where higher wage offers receive better chances of selection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Big changes are coming to the H1B visa 2025 program, and they\u2019ll impact both applicants and employers in a big way.<\/strong> The U.S. is rolling out a steep new fee along with an overhaul of the lottery process, completely changing how international professionals get a chance to work and live here. The goal is to give preference to workers with stronger skills and higher salaries.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h1b-visa-2025-updates-on-fees-validity-period-and-new-rules\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways:\">Key Takeaways:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h1b-visa-2025-updates-on-fees-validity-period-and-new-rules\/#New_H1B_Fee\" title=\"New H1B Fee\">New H1B Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h1b-visa-2025-updates-on-fees-validity-period-and-new-rules\/#H1B_Visa_Validity_Period\" title=\"H1B Visa Validity Period\">H1B Visa Validity Period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h1b-visa-2025-updates-on-fees-validity-period-and-new-rules\/#H1B_Visa_Lottery_Changes\" title=\"H1B Visa Lottery Changes\">H1B Visa Lottery Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h1b-visa-2025-updates-on-fees-validity-period-and-new-rules\/#H1B_Lottery_Selection_Process\" title=\"H1B Lottery Selection Process\">H1B Lottery Selection Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h1b-visa-2025-updates-on-fees-validity-period-and-new-rules\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_H1B_Fee\"><\/span><b>New H1B Fee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. companies planning to hire skilled foreign professionals through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/us-new-immigration-rule-indian-h-1b-visa-holders-have-to-follow-these-rules-from-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H-1B program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now face a dramatic added cost. A new $100,000 one-time fee, introduced by the Trump administration, must be paid for every new petition filed after September 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT. This mandate directly impacts the upcoming <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-visa-registration-2026-what-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 lottery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and all subsequent applications, raising financial stakes for employers across industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>This new fee does not apply to the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previously issued H-1B visas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Petitions submitted before the September 21, 2025, deadline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H-1B renewals or extensions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H1B_Visa_Validity_Period\"><\/span><b>H1B Visa Validity Period<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard validity period for an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/us-unveils-new-selection-criteria-for-h-1b-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H1B visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains the same. Foreign workers are initially granted a stay of up to three years. This can be extended for an additional three years, allowing for a total stay of six years. <em>However, there is a new rule for individuals who have a controlling interest in the petitioning company.<\/em> If you own more than 50 percent of the organization or hold majority voting rights, your initial petition and first extension will each be limited to 18 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/top-strategies-to-secure-h-1b-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worried About Trump\u2019s Tough H-1B Policies? Follow These Strategies to Win<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H1B_Visa_Lottery_Changes\"><\/span><b>H1B Visa Lottery Changes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most significant latest policy changes is the move away from a purely random lottery system. Until now, the 85,000 available H-1B visas were awarded through a random draw. The new proposal creates a &#8220;weighted&#8221; lottery that gives better odds to applicants with higher-paying job offers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) states this change is intended to discourage the use of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visa for lower-wage positions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H1B_Lottery_Selection_Process\"><\/span><b>H1B Lottery Selection Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection process will now be based on government-defined wage tiers, from Level 1 (entry-level) to Level 4 (highest expert-level). When filing, employers must specify the job\u2019s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, location, and the corresponding wage level based on US Department of Labor data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the number of registrations exceeds the available visas, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States_Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USCIS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will conduct a weighted lottery. This system assigns more entries to applicants in higher wage brackets, directly increasing their chances of selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 4 (Highest Wage): Your name is entered four times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 3: Your name is entered three times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 2: Your name is entered twice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 1 (Lowest Wage): Your name is entered once.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the new system, candidates with a Level 4 salary will receive four opportunities in the lottery, compared with only one chance for entry-level workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Got your H1B visa? The next big thing on your list is booking tickets. People usually hunt for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/cheap-flights-to-india-from-usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flights to India from USA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around start dates or once paperwork is sorted. This is where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Eagle last minute deals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in handy, making it simpler to travel without breaking the bank.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"background: #ff6600;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>What is the new H1B fee in 2025?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trump administration has introduced a one-time $100,000 fee for all new H1B visa petitions filed after September 21, 2025. This fee applies to the 2026 lottery and future new petitions. It does not apply to renewals, previously issued visas, or petitions submitted before the deadline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How long is the H1B visa valid?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard validity is three years initially, with the option to extend for another three years, totaling six years. If you own more than 50% of the sponsoring company, your initial petition and first extension are limited to 18 months each.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How has the H1B lottery changed in 2025?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lottery is now weighted based on salary. Higher-paying jobs give applicants a better chance of selection. This system replaces the purely random draw used in previous years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What must employers provide when filing an H1B petition?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers must list the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, the job location, and the OEWS wage level for the position. This ensures correct placement in the weighted lottery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Does the new fee affect H1B renewals?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the $100,000 fee applies only to new petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Renewals and extensions are not subject to this fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i>Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. 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