Did a second court block the $100,000 H-1B fee?

Yes. On September 30, 2026, Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. of the Northern District of California granted in part a preliminary injunction in Global Nurse Force v. Trump, vacating the agency policies that implement the $100,000 payment and barring enforcement through them unless the agencies first complete notice and comment rulemaking. It is preliminary relief, not a final judgment, and the government has appealed.

Will H-1B and PERM prevailing wages go up in 2027?

Probably. The Department of Labor sent a final rule to the White House for review on November 6, 2026. Its March 2026 proposal would raise the entry level wage from the 17th to the 34th percentile and the top level from the 67th to the 88th, for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 and PERM. The final numbers and effective date are not public yet.

How much is the Form I-526E filing fee after November 30, 2026?

The listed Form I-526E fee becomes $7,850, including the technology fee, up from $3,675, for filings postmarked on or after November 30, 2026. Regional center investors also pay a separate $1,100 charge in addition to the petition fee. Budget for the total government charges, not the listed fee alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Did a second court block the $100,000 H-1B fee?
Yes. On September 30, 2026, Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. of the Northern District of California granted in part a preliminary injunction in Global Nurse Force v. Trump, vacating the agency policies that implement the $100,000 payment and barring enforcement through them unless the agencies first complete notice and comment rulemaking. It is preliminary relief, not a final judgment, and the government has appealed.
Accurate as of October 13, 2026 | From A Second Court Has Blocked the $100,000 H-1B Fee, and This Order Reaches the 2027 Extension
Will H-1B and PERM prevailing wages go up in 2027?
Probably. The Department of Labor sent a final rule to the White House for review on November 6, 2026. Its March 2026 proposal would raise the entry level wage from the 17th to the 34th percentile and the top level from the 67th to the 88th, for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 and PERM. The final numbers and effective date are not public yet.
Accurate as of November 11, 2026 | From The Final H-1B and PERM Wage Rule Reached the White House on November 6. What Sponsors Should Do Before It Publishes.
How much is the Form I-526E filing fee after November 30, 2026?
The listed Form I-526E fee becomes $7,850, including the technology fee, up from $3,675, for filings postmarked on or after November 30, 2026. Regional center investors also pay a separate $1,100 charge in addition to the petition fee. Budget for the total government charges, not the listed fee alone.
Accurate as of September 30, 2026 | From EB-5 Fees More Than Double on November 30. The Binding Deadline Is No Longer January 1.

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