The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is publishing a final rule that will increase USCIS fees for premium processing to reflect the amount of inflation from June 2023 through June 2025.
This rule is effective on March 1, 2026. If you submit a request for premium processing postmarked on or after March 1, 2026, you must include the new fee for the specific benefit you are requesting. The new fees are listed in the table below. To request premium processing, you must submit Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, and follow the form instructions.
| Form | Previous Fee | New Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, H-2B or R-1 nonimmigrant status | $1,685 | $1,780 |
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Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, all other available Form I-129 classifications: E-1 |
$2,805 | $2,965 |
|
Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, employment-based classifications: E11 |
$2,805 | $2,965 |
|
Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting: F-1 |
$1,965 | $2,075 |
| Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, for certain eligible applications (OPT and STEM-OPT Classifications) | $1,685 | $1,780 |
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