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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 NumberForm TitleCurrent FeeProposed FeeDifference
USCIS Immigrant Fee$220
Biometric Services Fee$85$30-$55
Dishonored Payments (Returned Check Fee)$30$0-$30
G-1041Genealogy Index Search Request$65$240$175
G-1041AGenealogy Records Request$65$385$320
I-102Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document$445$490$45
I-129/129CWPetition 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-129FPetition 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-130Petition for Alien Relative$535$555$20
I-131Application for Travel Document$575$585$10
I-131Travel Document for an individual age 16 or older$135$145$10
I-131I-131 Refugee Travel Document for a child under the age of 16$105$115$10
I-131AApplication for Carrier Documentation$575$1,010$435
I-140Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker$700$545-$155
I-191Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)$930$800-$130
I-192Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant$930/585$1,415$830/ $485
I-193Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa$585$2,790$2,205
I-212Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal$930$1,040$110
I-290BNotice of Appeal or Motion$675$705$30
I-360Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant$435$455$20
I-485Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status$1,140$1,120$20
I-485Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (certain applicants under the age of 14 years)$750$1,120$370
I-526Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur$3,675$4,015$340
I-539Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status$370$400$30
I-589Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal$0$50$50
I-600Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative$775$810$35
I-600AApplication for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition$775$810$35
I-600A/I-600 Supp. 3Request for Action on Approved Form I-600A/I-600N/A$405$405
I-601Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility$930$985$55
I-601AApplication for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver$630$960$330
I-612Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (Under Section 212(e) of the INA, as Amended)$930$525-$405
I-687Application for Status as a Temporary Resident under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act$1,130$1,130$0
I-690Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility$715$770$55
I-694Notice of Appeal of Decision under Section 210 or 245A$890$725-$165
I-698Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA)$1,670$1,615-$55
I-751Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence$595$760$165
I-765Application for Employment Authorization$410$490$80
I-800Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative$775$810$35
I-800AApplication for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country$775$810$35
I-800A Supp. 3Request for Action on Approved Form I-800A$385$405$20
I-817Application for Family Unity Benefits$600$590-$10
I-821DConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Renewal)$0$275$275
I-824Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition$465$500$35
I-829Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status$3,750$3,900$150
I-881Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal$285/570$1,800$1,515/$1,230
I-90Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card$455$415-$40
I-910Application for Civil Surgeon Designation$785$650$135
I-924Application for Regional Center Designation Under the Immigrant Investor Program$17,795$17,795$0
I-924AAnnual Certification of Regional Center$3,035$4,470$1,435
I-929Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant$230$1,515$1,285
I-941Application for Entrepreneur Parole$1,200$1,200$0
N-300Application to File Declaration of Intention$270$1,320$1,050
N-336Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings$700$1,755$1,055
N-400Application for Naturalization$640$1,170$530
N-400Application for Naturalization (Reduced Fee)$320*DHS is proposing to remove the reduced fee option
N-470Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes$355$1,600$1,245
N-565Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document$555$545-$10
N-600Application for Certification of Citizenship$1,170$1,015-$155
N-600KApplication for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322$1,170$960-$210

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