The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed to hike up its fees for the first time in many years. This would especially affect small businesses, academic institutions, and nonprofit organization and make it more challenging for employees to acquire sponsorship and occupational visas. However, the fee increases are expected to help the agency cover costs, operate more efficiently, and reduce the long wait times for visas.
See "Proposed fee increases for US visas may restrict some businesses' ability to employ foreign workers", Andrew Kreighbaum, Bloomberg Law, January 6, 2023