USCIS has announced that premium processing fees will increase effective March 1, 2026. The fee adjustments apply to several immigration forms, including Form I-140 and Form I-129, and reflect the biennial inflation update.
Key Details:
- New fee for Form I-140: $2,965 (up from $2,805)
- New fee for Form I-129: $2,965 (most categories)
- New fee for H-2B & R-1 (I-129): $1,780
- New fee for Form I-539: $2,075
- New fee for Form I-765 (F-1 OPT): $1,780
These fee increases will apply to premium processing requests that are postmarked on or after March 1, 2026. Employers are advised to review pending filings and assess the budget impact, considering submitting eligible cases before the fee increase takes effect.
This change will affect employers and applicants seeking premium processing for their immigration petitions, potentially increasing costs for many.
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Source: Dominic S.