Visa Fees Rise for Employers of Guestworkers Under Final Rule

Fees charged to employers of guestworkers on temporary visas will increase almost across the board beginning in October, but a proposed rise for participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has been nixed, according to a final rule released Friday.

The new fee schedule increases fees for employers by an average of 20%, mirroring the 21% increase U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services implemented in 2016—but some visa categories will see steeper updates than others. The final rule said the changes are meant to align visa fees with the time agency offices spend adjudicating petitions and applications.

The final ...