The Department of Homeland Security amended regulations to require the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for all extension-of-status petitions for H-1B and L-1 visas, regardless of whether a change of employer is involved. Previously, the fee applied only to initial grants of status; now it applies to renewals and extensions as well. The change corrects DHS's interpretation of statutory language and helps the agency comply with congressional mandates for biometric entry-exit system implementation.
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DHS Tightens H-1B/L-1 Visa Fees—Tech Hiring Costs Rise for Employers
Biometric entry-exit fee now applies to all extension petitions, raising compliance costs for visa sponsors.

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