USCIS raised processing fees for certain work visas and types of green card from March 1, citing inflation.

USCIS increases premium processing fees for employment-based work visas and green cards effective March 1, 2026. Know the new rates and tips for applicants.

These updated fees will apply to any Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, filed with USCIS, and postmarked on or after March 1, 2026. The revenue generated from these fee increases will ...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened FY 2027 H-1B Visa registrations from March 4–19, 2026. Here are the key dates, fees, annual cap details and the new weighted selection system ...

The FY2027 H-1B registration period has opened with new wage-based selection rules and sponsor fees that could affect hiring ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has implemented a new way to pay fees using electronic debit from a U.S. bank account. Effective immediately, individuals can make transactions directly to ...

On October 20, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted an update on its website regarding the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation that purports to impose a $100,000 fee ...

Guidance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarifies that a $100,000 fee imposed in September to obtain H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers applies only to new applicants who ...

The H-1B registration window opened at noon ET on March 4, 2026 and will close at noon ET on March 19, 2026.

A federal-court decision has blocked significant fee increases for the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, reducing costs for green card applicants who rely on this pathway to permanent residency.

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WASHINGTON, DC- US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced an increase in fees for premium processing of several immigration benefits, including the H-1B visa, effective March 1. USCIS said the ...