India, Aug. 21 -- A Department of Homeland Security proposal involving fees for H-1B petitions has cleared a key White House review, bringing the rule a step closer to public release as the Trump administration continues to pursue changes to the high-skilled worker visa program.

The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs cleared the DHS proposal. The clearance means the proposal has completed an important stage of regulatory review, allowing DHS to move closer to publishing the measure.

The full details of the proposed rule have not yet been made public. As a result, it remains unclear what specific changes DHS is considering to H-1B petition fees, who would be affected and whether the proposal is connected to the admi...