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⇒ Student & Scholar Advising ⇒ Faculty, Staff, & Visitors ⇒ H-1B Employees ⇒ H-1B Filing Fees & Supporting Documents

H-1B Filing Fees & Supporting Documents

H-1B Fees (Note: This information can also be found within the iStart system)

A request for a new H-1B made by Indiana University requires the payment of two separate fees to the Department of Homeland Security in Laguna Niguel, California: an application fee of $320 and an anti-fraud fee of $500.

An application for an extension of H-1B status made by Indiana University requires the payment of one fee to Department of Homeland Security in Laguna Niguel, California: an application fee of $320.

The employer is prohibited from passing the cost of these fees on to the beneficiary.

In both cases, an additional and separate fee of $1000 may be paid to the Department of Homeland Security in Laguna Niguel, California for premium processing.  Premium processing guarantees adjudication by USCIS (or a fee refund) within 15 calendar days of receipt.  Consult with OIS to inquire about the necessity of paying the premium processing fee relative to your situation.

Supporting Documents (Note: This information can also be found within the iStart system)

The following documents must be faxed to OIS to accompany the H-1B application.

Applicant Information:

1. Copy of letter to immigration confirming employment details (see below)*
2. Copy of applicant’s Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications (if applicable)

3. Proof that applicant has attained required degree

   • Ex: Copy of diploma/transcript that indicates the major field of study
4. Copy of applicant’s passport identification page, including any extension pages
5. Copy of any previous US immigration documents (if applicable)
   • Ex: I-797 Approval Notices, I-20s, DS-2019s, EAD card
6. Copy of applicant’s current I-94 card (if applicable)
7. Copy of applicant’s visa (if applicable)

8. Letter from current employer verifying employment (if applicable)

   • Note: Employment with the other employer must continue until the new H-1 Petition is RECEIVED by the Department of Homeland Security.  Once we have received a receipt notice, an applicant may leave his/her current position and begin working at Indiana University.

Dependent Information (if applicable)—For Dependents in the United States Wishing to Change to H-4 Status

1. Completed Form I-539.  Click here for form.
2. Check or money order in the amount of $300 payable to the Department of Homeland Security
3. Proof of relationship to applicant
4. Copy of dependent’s passport identification page, including any extension pages
5. Copy of dependent’s current I-94 card
6. Copy of dependent’s visa

7. Copy of any previous US immigration documents (if applicable)

   • Ex: I-797 Approval Notices, I-20s, DS-2019s, EAD card