Compare Visa Types, Fees and Processing Times
Use the table below to find processing times and fees for the various visitor and employee visa types. Please note the OISS processing times are the minimum; requests can be submitted up to 6 months in advance of the start date.
Visa Type |
OISS Processing Time |
External Processing Time |
OISS Fees |
USCIS Fees |
Attorney Fees |
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J-1 |
10 business days |
Varies based on consulate |
$325 $200 rush fee; automatically applied if request is submitted within 10 business days of program start date |
n/a |
n/a |
New H-1B |
3 months in advance of start date |
2 - 3 weeks with USCIS premium processing
Overseas requests will vary by Consulate
|
$1,400 |
$460 I-129 fee* $500 fraud fee* $2,500 premium processing fee * |
If the H-1B petition receives request for evidence (RFE), then attorney fees can range $1,000 - 3,500 depending on complexity. |
H-1B Change of Employer |
3 months in advance of start date |
2-3 weeks with USCIS for Receipt Notice |
$1,400 |
$460 I-129 fee* $500 fraud fee* Optional: |
n/a |
H-1B Amendment |
3 months in advance of start date |
2-3 weeks with USCIS for Receipt Notice |
$1,400 |
$460 I-129 processing* Optional: $2,500 premium processing fee |
n/a |
H-1B Extension |
3 months in advance of start date |
2-3 weeks with USCIS for Receipt Notice |
$1,400 |
$460 I-129 processing* |
n/a |
E-3 Overseas |
3 months |
Varies based on consulate |
$1,400 |
n/a |
n/a |
E-3 within the U.S. |
3 months |
Varies but usually 4-12 months with USCIS for Approval Notice |
$1,400 |
$460 I-129 processing and $500 fraud fee* |
n/a |
TN |
2 months |
Varies for Mexicans based on consulate; n/a for Canadians |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
TN (if requesting a change of status or an extension from within the U.S.) |
2 months |
Varies but usually 4-12 months with USCIS for Approval Notice |
n/a |
$460 I-129 processing* |
n/a |
B1 |
1 month |
Varies based on consulate |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
LPR |
Varies |
Varies |
$2,500 |
|
Varies |