Estimate your cost
Estimated total
$4,594
- Gale platform + attorney legal fee
- $999
- H-1B registration
- $215
- Form I-129 (H-1B)
- $780
- Asylum Program Fee
- $600
- ACWIA training fee
- $1,500
- Fraud Prevention and Detection fee
- $500
Typical government processing time: 2–6 months regular; 15 business days with premium processing
Estimate only. Dependents filing in the U.S. are included (consular visa fees for dependents abroad are not). Excludes credential evaluations, I-485 reductions for children under 14 and special fees such as the 2025 H-1B proclamation payment. Read the H-1B overview.
How the estimate works
- Attorney fees come from Gale's published fee schedule. RFE responses are usually included.
- Government fees follow the USCIS fee schedule in effect since April 1, 2024, including the Asylum Program Fee.
- Small employers (25 or fewer FTEs) and nonprofits pay reduced I-129 fees and Asylum Program Fees.
- Optional premium processing is added when selected.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and processing times change frequently. Confirm current details with USCIS or a licensed immigration attorney.