US Proposed
DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee on H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
A DHS proposed rule would add a $103,265 fee to every H-1B cap-subject petition, including master's cap cases. Cap-exempt employers would not pay it.
Immigration briefing: Aug 24 – Aug 30, 2026
3 news reports and 2 tracked rule changes across US, Canada.
United States
- Proposed
DHS proposes $103,265 fee on cap-subject H-1B petitions
A separate proposed rule would charge a fee of about $103,265 on cap-subject H-1B petitions, independent of the blocked proclamation. The comment period closed September 24, 2026.
Canada
CA In effect
Canada Closes Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways to New Applications on August 31, 2026
IRCC's Hong Kong PR pathways stopped taking new applications on August 31, 2026. Applications received by then will still be processed.
CA In effect
Canada Raises Study Permit Proof of Funds to $23,448 From September 1, 2026
From September 1, 2026, single study permit applicants outside Quebec must show $23,448 for living costs, up from $22,895, plus tuition and travel.
- In effect
Hong Kong permanent residence pathways close to new applications
IRCC's Hong Kong PR pathways stopped taking new applications on August 31, 2026. Applications received on or before that date will still be processed.
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