The $100,000 H-1B Fee Is Back (For Now): How Immigration Firms Can Track Soaring USCIS Costs Per Matter

A federal judge struck down the $100,000 H-1B fee in June 2026 — then paused that ruling, so the fee is still being collected. With premium processing now $2,965 and fees shifting month to month, immigration firms need matter-level cost tracking to protect margins and bill clients accurately.