What are the filing fees for an H-1B petition and who must pay the fees?

The fees to USCIS for an H-1B petition include the $500.00 anti-fraud fee paid only for the initial petition, the $325.00 fee for I-129 form, and an employer fee of either $1,500.00 for employers with more than 25 employees, or $750.00 for employers with 25 or fewer employees. These fees must be paid by the employer and cannot be paid by the employee.