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    Sep 7, 2011, 10:53 AM
    Can I claim my H1B Legal/attorney Fees and Government process fees. If yes, I have to
    Can I claim my H1B Legal/attorney Fees and Government process fees. If yes, I have to travel out side the USA to stamp the visa, Is the travel expenses (Air Ticket, Hotel, application fees0 are deductible as well? Please let me know.
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    Sep 12, 2011, 07:48 AM
    The answer is NO to all of the deductions.

    ALL costs associated with your H-1B visa are considered to be PERSONAL costs by the IRS and therefore are NOT deductible.
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