Compare Visa Types, Fees and Processing Times

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*

$2,805  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:
 $2,805  premium processing fee*

 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: $2,805  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*

Optional:  $2,805  premium processing fee*

 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