https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=59431 USCIS guidance clarifies that the proclamation's increased H-1B fee does not apply to petitions filed to amend, change status, or extend stay for aliens inside the United States where such relief is granted; the fee applies only to petitions filed for individuals outside the United States. A beneficiary granted an in country amendment, change of status, or extension is not subject to the payment even if they later depart and apply for a visa or seek reentry on a current H-1B visa, but the fee may apply if USCIS finds the alien ineligible for the requested relief. en-us Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:16:03 +0530 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=59431 USCIS guidance clarifies that the proclamation's increased H-1B fee does not apply to petitions filed to amend, change status, or extend stay for aliens inside the United States where such relief is granted; the fee applies only to petitions filed for individuals outside the United States. A beneficiary granted an in country amendment, change of status, or extension is not subject to the payment even if they later depart and apply for a visa or seek reentry on a current H-1B visa, but the fee may apply if USCIS finds the alien ineligible for the requested relief. News - Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=59431