Comments on: H-1B Filing Fees // The Straight Dope http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/ Immigration Law Updates Sat, 19 May 2012 14:50:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: ladkiababu http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-5166 ladkiababu Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:06:38 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-5166 <blockquote cite="#commentbody-4264"> <strong><a href="#comment-4264" rel="nofollow">Adil </a> :</strong>Hello all, hi my parents applied for my immigration 5 years back at that time i was in india now i am in usa on h4 can i get EAD on the basis that my parents applied for my immigration,,,plz suggest is there any way to work on my filed immigration.</blockquote>

Adil :Hello all,
hi my parents applied for my immigration 5 years back at that time i was in india now i am in usa on h4 can i get EAD on the basis that my parents applied for my immigration,,,plz suggest is there any way to work on my filed immigration.

]]> By: Adil http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-4264 Adil Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:01:03 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-4264 Hello all, Can anyone tell me if the USCIS refunds the H1b filing fees ( in my case $1570) if it is denied.If yes , is it a partial reimbursement or a complete one. Hello all,

Can anyone tell me if the USCIS refunds the H1b filing fees ( in my case $1570) if it is denied.If yes , is it a partial reimbursement or a complete one.

]]> By: san http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-3025 san Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:59:02 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-3025 my first H1 JULY/03 to JULY/06 from my current Employer X ( they paid that training fee) I quit in April 2006 TO TAKE ANOTHER OFFER -applied H1 in April through another employer Y ( they paid that training fee) H1 approved - worked for Y from MAY/06 to SEP/06 QUIT THEM in SEP 06 Applied H1 in August again through my same PREVIOUS employer X ( they paid that training fee) H1 approved valid from 11/01/06 to 7/14/09 - EMPLOYER X SO joined my PREVIOUS employer FROM SEP/06 working till date so now my current employeer X will be applying for my 7th year extension( 3 yr extension as my i-140 approved) so will the employer have to pay the training fee of 1500 again. Please advise. my first H1 JULY/03 to JULY/06 from my current Employer X ( they paid that training fee)
I quit in April 2006 TO TAKE ANOTHER OFFER

-applied H1 in April through another employer Y ( they paid that training fee)
H1 approved – worked for Y from MAY/06 to SEP/06
QUIT THEM in SEP 06

Applied H1 in August again through my same PREVIOUS employer X ( they paid that training fee)
H1 approved valid from 11/01/06 to 7/14/09 – EMPLOYER X
SO joined my PREVIOUS employer FROM SEP/06 working till date

so now my current employeer X will be applying for my 7th year extension( 3 yr extension as my i-140 approved)
so will the employer have to pay the training fee of 1500 again. Please advise.

]]> By: SK http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-98 SK Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:55:27 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-98 Base filing fees must be paid by employer, then who pays fraud fee? Base filing fees must be paid by employer, then who pays fraud fee?

]]> By: Dan http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Dan Fri, 02 May 2008 19:38:58 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-97 Good blog. Is the training fee required for the first extension? I am about to renew my h1 for the first time (after initial 3 years), will my employer be required to pay the $1500 this time around? thanks! Good blog.

Is the training fee required for the first extension? I am about to renew my h1 for the first time (after initial 3 years), will my employer be required to pay the $1500 this time around? thanks!

]]> By: sutungoc http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-96 sutungoc Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:20:16 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-96 If you're on your 9th year H1 visa extension, and it is the third time the current employer file an extension on behalf you, you just pay $320.00 for H-1B and $300 for each H4. The reason for the difference of paying extra $750.00 or not depends on how long you work for the current employer, and it does not depend on how long you stay under H-1b status. If you’re on your 9th year H1 visa extension, and it is the third time the current employer file an extension on behalf you, you just pay $320.00 for H-1B and $300 for each H4.

The reason for the difference of paying extra $750.00 or not depends on how long you work for the current employer, and it does not depend on how long you stay under H-1b status.

]]> By: KC http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-95 KC Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:12:11 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-95 I am on My 9th year H1 visa extension and my employer is asking fees of $750 + $320+ 2 H4 of $300 is all to gehter $1370 is this true or i am paying too much please advise I am on My 9th year H1 visa extension and my employer is asking fees of $750 + $320+ 2 H4 of $300 is all to gehter $1370 is this true or i am paying too much please advise

]]> By: John C http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-94 John C Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:04:17 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-94 @Haney: Renewing visas can be a pain depending where you're doing it. Sounds like you're happy as a parolee. @Juan: Hi. An H-1B might not be an option for someone in a situation like yours. I wish I could help, but you might want to consider getting a more detailed (meaning paid) evaluation from an immigration lawyer. Your options will depend on many facts specific to your situation. If you need any help, feel free to drop a private comment in this <a href="http://thevisabulletin.com/about/" rel="nofollow">contact</a> form. @Haney: Renewing visas can be a pain depending where you’re doing it. Sounds like you’re happy as a parolee.

@Juan: Hi. An H-1B might not be an option for someone in a situation like yours. I wish I could help, but you might want to consider getting a more detailed (meaning paid) evaluation from an immigration lawyer. Your options will depend on many facts specific to your situation. If you need any help, feel free to drop a private comment in this contact form.

]]> By: Juan http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Juan Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:17:30 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-92 Hi John, I overstayed my visa when I was a child. I have been in the US since 1983. I went to school and formed my family here. I have a family 3rd preference petition PD October 2007 when my mom became a citizen. I also recently was able to find a work sponsor who wants me to work for him ASAP. My lawyer told me because I am out of status, the only way is through an EB3 which you know is only for future employment. The employer and I wanted to apply for the H1 coming up. Is there any way I can start working soon with this employer? Thanks for your advice, Hi John,

I overstayed my visa when I was a child. I have been in the US since 1983. I went to school and formed my family here.

I have a family 3rd preference petition PD October 2007 when my mom became a citizen.

I also recently was able to find a work sponsor who wants me to work for him ASAP. My lawyer told me because I am out of status, the only way is through an EB3 which you know is only for future employment.

The employer and I wanted to apply for the H1 coming up. Is there any way I can start working soon with this employer?

Thanks for your advice,

]]> By: Haney http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/01/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Haney Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:12:32 +0000 http://thevisabulletin.com/2008/h-1b-filing-fees-overview-and-questions/#comment-91 Funny you said that because now I have more flexibility traveling with the advance parole than when I was on my H1-B status. I first entered the US on a J1 Visa, which was then switched to H1B and the attorney advised that if I want to travel abroad, I'll have to stop by the US Embassy and obtain a visa to get back in the country. Processing times for these visas are almost over 21 days minimum and can take up to 2 months. I don't think my employer would like to see me abscent that long! Now that I have the advance Parole, I don't need to stop by the Embassy and obtain a visa to enter the US. I really appreciate your feedback.. thanks for your time Funny you said that because now I have more flexibility traveling with the advance parole than when I was on my H1-B status. I first entered the US on a J1 Visa, which was then switched to H1B and the attorney advised that if I want to travel abroad, I’ll have to stop by the US Embassy and obtain a visa to get back in the country. Processing times for these visas are almost over 21 days minimum and can take up to 2 months. I don’t think my employer would like to see me abscent that long! Now that I have the advance Parole, I don’t need to stop by the Embassy and obtain a visa to enter the US. I really appreciate your feedback.. thanks for your time

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