Sponsorship Fees

Visa Sponsorship Fees Breakdown

Processing Fees

All applicants must pay a set processing fee to Opti NextGen in order to cover the administrative expenses of overseeing the documentation and visa sponsorship procedure.

Fee: Flat-rate of $590 USD
Paid to: Opti NextGen

Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application)

This is also known as the Visa application Fee (MRV Fee).

Fee: Variable, typically: $160.
Paid to: U.S. Department of State.

Form I-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker)

Base Filing Form I-129 Fee: $460
Paid to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
CWIA Fee (American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act): $750 or $1,500 USD, depending on employer size.
Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee: $500 USD (for certain categories).

Labor Condition Application (LCA)

Fee: No government fee, but must meet prevailing wage requirements.
Paid to: Department of Labor (DOL).

Attorney Fees

Candidate-Paid Fee: Flat-rate of $600 USD

Attorney fees for legal representation during visa sponsorship recruitment in the U.S widely depends on the type of visa being applied for, complexity of the case and the specific law firm. However, here’s a general breakdown:

H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupations):

Employer-paid fees: $1,500 to $4,000 and Legal fees for an H-1B petition: $2,500 to $7,000

EB-2 or EB-3 (Employment-Based Green Cards):

Employer-paid fees: $5,000 to $12,000.
For healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses), attorney fees for these types of petitions are typically higher because the process is more complex.

TN Visa ( Canadian or Mexican healthcare professionals):

Employer-paid fees: $1,500 to $3,000.

The attorney’s fees cover preparing the petition, filing documents, providing counsel on compliance, and any necessary follow-ups.

Premium Processing Fee (if applicable)

Fee: $2,500 USD.
Paid to: USCIS (optional expedited processing).

These fees are approximate and may vary depending on the specific visa category, employer size, and other factors. It’s essential to check the most current fee schedules on the official websites of USCIS, Department of State, and Department of Labor before initiating the visa sponsorship process.

Sponsorship Fees

Visa Sponsorship Fees Breakdown

Processing Fees

Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application)

Form I-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker)

Labor Condition Application (LCA)

Attorney Fees

Premium Processing Fee (if applicable)

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