Can my employer make me pay H-1B fees?
Answer
No, employer cannot make you pay certain H-1B fees:
- Employer must pay: ACWIA fee, fraud prevention fee, public law fee
- You can pay: Premium processing (optional), visa stamping fees, travel costs
- Illegal: Employer requiring you to reimburse mandatory fees
What to do: Review fee structure, know your rights, report violations to DOL if employer demands reimbursement of mandatory fees.
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