new processing fee

[h1b->gc]

Will the new processing fee of $2185 aplicable for h1b extension? Can somebody clarify? thanks in advance.

 

[GC_DJ]

Will the new processing fee of $2185 aplicable for h1b extension? Can somebody clarify? thanks in advance.

I think it will apply to everybody. One thing I am not sure is $500 fraud fee. The bill says the following:

<Quote> Adds to INA §214(c) a new $500 fraud fee. Such fee will be in addition to other fees and will apply to employers filing either an initial petition for an H-1B or L visa or for a change of status petition. A $500 fraud fee will also be charged for an alien filing a visa application abroad for an L blanket petition. The fee will be imposed only on principal aliens. </Quote>

If fraud fee is not applicable then we can deduct $500 from $2185 for H-1 transfers.

 

[manm17]

When will this be implemented

1. Any idea when will this be implemented?
How much time does it normally take for president to sign and approve these?
2. Will it be valid for h4 renewals too?