Does the $100,000 H-1B fee apply to F-1 students on OPT?

4 Views|Posted 3 months ago
1 Answer
S
3 months ago

No, not under current USCIS guidance. It applies to new H-1B petitions filed via consular processing from outside the US. A change of status filed from within the US the route most F-1/OPT students use is exempt.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Planning to study abroad?

Get end-to-end expert guidance on

University Shortlisting, University Application, Visa and Education Loan

On Shiksha Study Abroad, get access to

60
Countries
|
4k
Universities
|
161k
Courses
|
196
Scholarships

Share Your College Life Experience

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?

Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics

or

Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts

Have a question related to your career & education?

or

See what others like you are asking & answering