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Fees Increase For Some Employers Who File H-1B’s and L-1 Visas

On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed Public Law 111-230, which contains provisions to increase certain H-1B and L-1 petition fees.  Effectively, any H-1B application filed on or after August13, 2010, the employer must prove that the orgnaization does not hire at least 1/2 or more of its employees under H-1B or L visas, including L-2Visa holders.  If it does, the application fees for such organization shall increase by $2,000.  For more information, please contact our houston immigration lawyers or our experienced  Houston employment immigration attorneys at 713-492-0337.