DHS Just Proposed a $103,265 Fee on Every H-1B Cap Petition (August 25, 2026): The Immigration Firm Pricing, Trust, and Client-Communication Playbook

On August 25, 2026, DHS published a proposed rule establishing a $103,265 fee payable at filing for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, with comments due September 24, 2026. It is a proposal, not a rule — but registration season planning starts now. Here is how immigration firms should model pricing, structure trust deposits, and communicate with employer clients before the comment window closes.