USCIS Set to Increase Filing Fees
On May 4, 2016, USCIS issued a 60-day notice proposing an increase in filing fees for various applications. There has not been a fee increase since 2010. The schedule of proposed fees are as follows:
- Form I-129 (H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2, P-1, TN, R-1): Current fee = $325 Proposed fee = $460
- Form I-130 petitions for alien relatives: Current fee = $420 Proposed fee = $535
- Form I-129F fiance(e) petitions: Current fee = $340 Proposed fee = $535
- Form I-140 petitions for alien workers: Current fee = $580 Proposed fee = $700
- Form I-526 petitions by alien entrepreneurs: Current fee = $1,500 Proposed fee = $3,675
- Form I-485 adjustment of status: Current fee = $985 + $85 biometrics Proposed fee = $1140 + $85 biometrics
Form I-765 employment authorization: Current fee = $380 Proposed fee = $410
Contact an immigration lawyer if you have any questions.