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DHS Rule on Biometric Fees for H-1B and L-1 Petitions Faces Conflicting Reports

Reports differ on whether DHS finalized or proposed new biometric fees for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions.

3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 25, 2026, 12:02 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterUpdated Aug 25, 2026, 4:24 p.m. ET
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a regarding biometric fees for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions, according to natlawreview.com. The was released on August 10, 2026, and becomes effective on September 9, 2026. However, reports conflict on the nature and scope of the . One report from natlawreview.com states that a DHS final expands the biometric fee to certain H-1B and L-1 extension petitions. Another report from the same outlet says The reports also disagree on whether the action is a or a final . The cause of the discrepancy has not been determined.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 25, 2026, 12:53 p.m. ET

    DHS Final Rule Expands Biometric Fee to Certain H-1B and L-1 Extension Petitions

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule expanding the biometric fee requirement to certain H-1B and L-1 extension petitions, according to a report by the National Law Review. The rule, released August 10, 2026, takes effect September 9, 2026.

    The final rule, as reported, will require biometric fees for certain H-1B and L-1 extension petitions. The National Law Review reports that the rule is a final rule from DHS.

  2. Aug 25, 2026, 12:02 p.m. ETFirst report

    DHS Final Rule Expands Biometric Fee to Certain H-1B and L-1 Extensions

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule that expands the biometric fee requirement to certain H-1B and L-1 extension petitions, according to a report by the National Law Review. The rule, released on August 10, 2026, takes effect on September 9, 2026.

    The final rule, as reported, will require biometric fees for certain H-1B and L-1 extension petitions. The National Law Review notes that the rule is a final action by DHS.

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Revision history

  1. Version 225 Aug 2026, 20:24current

    Updated to reflect conflicting reports on whether the action is a proposed or final rule and the scope of the fee.

  2. Version 125 Aug 2026, 16:53current

    First published.

  3. Version 125 Aug 2026, 16:22

    First published.

  4. Version 125 Aug 2026, 16:02current

    First published.

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