DHS Corrects Statistical Table in Proposed H-1B Fee Rule

The Department of Homeland Security issued a correction to Table 13 in its proposed rule on fees for certain H-1B petitions, originally published August 25, 2026. The correction fixes Form I-129 H-1B receipt statistics for fiscal years 2021 through 2025 and does not change the proposed fee itself.

Key points

• This document corrects Table 13 of the proposed rule on H-1B petition fees published on August 25, 2026.
• Table 13 shows Form I-129 H-1B total and cap-subject receipt numbers for fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
• The correction fixes data figures only; it does not change the proposed fee amount or any other provision.
• The underlying rule remains a proposed rule, not yet final or in effect.
• The source text does not state a public comment deadline.

Who is affected

Employers and workers involved in H-1B petitions, and immigration practitioners tracking the proposed fee rule, are affected.

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