Compare Visa Types, Fees and Processing Times

J-1

2 weeks

Varies based on consulate

$325; Rush is an extra $200, applied
if request is within 2 weeks of the start date.

n/a

New H-1B (Change of Status or Overseas)

6 months

Varies but usually 4-12 months with UCSIS for Approval Notice

$1,200

$460 I-129 processing and $500 fraud fee*

H-1B Change of Employer

1-6 months

2-3 weeks with UCSIS for Receipt Notice

$1,400

$460 I-129 processing and $500 fraud fee*

H-1B Amendment

6 months

2-3 weeks with UCSIS for Receipt Notice

$1,400

$460 I-129 processing*

H-1B Extension

4 weeks

2-3 weeks with UCSIS for Receipt Notice

$1,400

$460 I-129 processing*

H-1B UCSIS Premium Processing

6 months

2-3 weeks with UCSIS for Receipt and 4 weeks for Approval Notice

$1,400

$2500 in addition to $460 and $500 listed above*

E-3 Overseas

6 months

Varies based on consulate

$1,400

n/a

E-3 within the U.S.

6 months

Varies but usually 4-12 months with UCSIS for Approval Notice

$1,400

$460 I-129 processing and $500 fraud fee*

TN

2 weeks

Varies for Mexicans based on consulate; n/a for Canadians

n/a

n/a

TN (if requesting a change of status or an extension from within the U.S.)

2 weeks

Varies but usually 4-12 months with USCIS for Approval Notice

n/a

$460 I-129 processing*

B1

2 weeks

Varies based on consulate

n/a

n/a

LPR

Varies

Varies

$2,500

Varies based on attorney fees