# 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 Visas

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-10 |
| Effective | 2026-09-09 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 8 CFR 106 |
| Summary | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending the regulations concerning the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for certain H-1B and L-1 Visas (9-11 Biometric Fee). The regulatory changes correct DHS's interpretation of statutory language to require that covered employers submit the 9-11 Biometric Fee for all extension of status petitions, regardless of whether the related fraud prevention and detection fee applies, which includes extension of status petitions that do not involve a change of employer. The 9-11 Biometric Fee continues to apply unchanged to petitions seeking an i |
| Document number | 2026-16231 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/10/2026-16231/9-11-response-and-biometric-entry-exit-fee-for-h-1b-and-l-1-visas). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T19:10:06.902Z.
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