USCIS Proposes Increases in Filing Fees
USCIS will be increasing its filing fees
On November 8, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice that it intends to increase USCIS filing fees for several visa and immigrant categories. There is no confirmation if, or when, these changes will take effect and we will update this post as new information becomes available.
In the meantime, notable increases include:
- Naturalization: $1,170 + biometrics (increase from $640 + biometrics)
- H-1B visas: $560 (increase from $460)
- L-1 visas: $815 (increase from $460)
- E-2 visas: $705 (increase from $460)
- TN visas: $705 (increase from $460)
- R-1 visas: $705 (increase from $460)
- O-1 visas: $715 (increase from $460)
- I-539 extension/change of status: $400 (increase from $370)
- Application for Employment Authorization: $490 (increase from $410)
- Application for Advance Parole: $585 (increase from $575 + biometrics for some individuals
Some filing fees will see a decrease, including:
- Application for Adjustment of Status: $1,120 (decrease from $1,225)
- Employment-Based Immigrant Petition: $545 (decrease from $700)
- Biometrics: $30 (decrease from $85)
*Table below courtesy of AILA
| Form Number | Form Title | Current Fee | Proposed Fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | $220 | |||
| Biometric Services Fee | $85 | $30 | -$55 | |
| Dishonored Payments (Returned Check Fee) | $30 | $0 | -$30 | |
| G-1041 | Genealogy Index Search Request | $65 | $240 | $175 |
| G-1041A | Genealogy Records Request | $65 | $385 | $320 |
| I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document | $445 | $490 | $45 |
| I-129/129CW | Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker | $460 | *DHS is proposing to separate Form I-129 into several forms. See below. | |
| I-129CW (Proposed) | Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | $460 | $705 | $245 |
| I-129E&TN (Proposed) | Application for Nonimmigrant Worker: E or TN Classification | $460 | $705 | $245 |
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) | $535 | $520 | -$15 |
| I-129H1 (Proposed) | Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-1 Classification | $460 | $560 | $100 |
| I-129H2A (Proposed) | Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-2A Classification | $460 | $860 (named); $425 (unnamed) | $400 (named) |
| I-129H2B (Proposed) | Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-2B Classification | $460 | $725 (named); $395 (unnamed) | $265 (named) |
| I-129L (Proposed) | Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: L Classification | $460 | $815 | $355 |
| I-129MISC (Proposed) | Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-3, P, Q, or R Classification | $460 | $705 | $245 |
| I-129O (Proposed) | Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: O Classification | $460 | $715 | $255 |
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | $535 | $555 | $20 |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document | $575 | $585 | $10 |
| I-131 | Travel Document for an individual age 16 or older | $135 | $145 | $10 |
| I-131 | I-131 Refugee Travel Document for a child under the age of 16 | $105 | $115 | $10 |
| I-131A | Application for Carrier Documentation | $575 | $1,010 | $435 |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | $700 | $545 | -$155 |
| I-191 | Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) | $930 | $800 | -$130 |
| I-192 | Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant | $930/585 | $1,415 | $830/ $485 |
| I-193 | Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa | $585 | $2,790 | $2,205 |
| I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | $930 | $1,040 | $110 |
| I-290B | Notice of Appeal or Motion | $675 | $705 | $30 |
| I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | $435 | $455 | $20 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status | $1,140 | $1,120 | $20 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (certain applicants under the age of 14 years) | $750 | $1,120 | $370 |
| I-526 | Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur | $3,675 | $4,015 | $340 |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | $370 | $400 | $30 |
| I-589 | Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal | $0 | $50 | $50 |
| I-600 | Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative | $775 | $810 | $35 |
| I-600A | Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition | $775 | $810 | $35 |
| I-600A/I-600 Supp. 3 | Request for Action on Approved Form I-600A/I-600 | N/A | $405 | $405 |
| I-601 | Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility | $930 | $985 | $55 |
| I-601A | Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver | $630 | $960 | $330 |
| I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (Under Section 212(e) of the INA, as Amended) | $930 | $525 | -$405 |
| I-687 | Application for Status as a Temporary Resident under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act | $1,130 | $1,130 | $0 |
| I-690 | Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility | $715 | $770 | $55 |
| I-694 | Notice of Appeal of Decision under Section 210 or 245A | $890 | $725 | -$165 |
| I-698 | Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA) | $1,670 | $1,615 | -$55 |
| I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence | $595 | $760 | $165 |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | $410 | $490 | $80 |
| I-800 | Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative | $775 | $810 | $35 |
| I-800A | Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country | $775 | $810 | $35 |
| I-800A Supp. 3 | Request for Action on Approved Form I-800A | $385 | $405 | $20 |
| I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | $600 | $590 | -$10 |
| I-821D | Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Renewal) | $0 | $275 | $275 |
| I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | $465 | $500 | $35 |
| I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status | $3,750 | $3,900 | $150 |
| I-881 | Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal | $285/570 | $1,800 | $1,515/$1,230 |
| I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | $455 | $415 | -$40 |
| I-910 | Application for Civil Surgeon Designation | $785 | $650 | $135 |
| I-924 | Application for Regional Center Designation Under the Immigrant Investor Program | $17,795 | $17,795 | $0 |
| I-924A | Annual Certification of Regional Center | $3,035 | $4,470 | $1,435 |
| I-929 | Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant | $230 | $1,515 | $1,285 |
| I-941 | Application for Entrepreneur Parole | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| N-300 | Application to File Declaration of Intention | $270 | $1,320 | $1,050 |
| N-336 | Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings | $700 | $1,755 | $1,055 |
| N-400 | Application for Naturalization | $640 | $1,170 | $530 |
| N-400 | Application for Naturalization (Reduced Fee) | $320 | *DHS is proposing to remove the reduced fee option | |
| N-470 | Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes | $355 | $1,600 | $1,245 |
| N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | $555 | $545 | -$10 |
| N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | $1,170 | $1,015 | -$155 |
| N-600K | Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 | $1,170 | $960 | -$210 |