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Due to recently announced federal immigration rule changes affecting international students and visiting scholars in the United States, immigration information on this website is subject to change. The new rule takes effect on September 15, 2026. Ohio State is reviewing the changes and will update this website as additional information becomes available.

H-1B Fees

Departments are required to pay all H-1B fees ranging from $1,960 to $5,465. The fee total depends on the type of H-1B case and choice of processing at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). All H-1B cases, including H-1B extensions, require the $460 USCIS fee and the Office of International Affairs $1,500 fee. New H-1B cases to Ohio State must pay the $500 anti-fraud fee. To expedite processing at USCIS, there is an additional optional fee of $2,965.

  • $460 – All cases (USCIS fee)
  • $1,500 – All cases (Office of International Affairs fee)
  • $500 – All new Ohio State H-1B cases (Department of Homeland Security Anti-Fraud fee)
  • $2,965 – Optional Premium Processing Fee (USCIS)

The employing department must submit a requisition for all the fees when submitting the H-1B case to the Office of International Affairs through HR Talent Immigration. The Office of International Affairs then requests the checks from the appropriate government agencies. More details are in the H-1B Instructions and Processing Procedures for Department  instructions.