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USCIS Fee Increase Effective April 1, 2024

On February 21, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a final rule increasing filing fees for immigration petitions to improve processing times. Effective April 1, 2024, fees apply to postmarked applications.

Key changes include:

• Non-immigrant petitions: H-1B fees rise to $780 for employers with 26+ full-time equivalents; other fees like H-2B, L-1, and O petitions increase significantly, with lower fees for smaller employers.
• Immigrant petitions: Form I-140 increases to $715; EB-5-related forms (I-526 and I-526E) jump to $11,160 and $11,160+ respectively; Form I-485 and others also increase.
• Premium processing: Fees rise and adjudication periods change to business days.

This affects employers sponsoring foreign workers and petitioners, leading to higher costs on visas like H-1B and I-140. It may delay responses and impact budgets. Recommendations include consulting immigration counsel for updated timelines and approvals.