USCIS Alert
Release date: Jan 9, 2026USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees
DHS published a final rule increasing USCIS premium processing fees to reflect inflation from June 2023 through June 2025. The new fees are effective March 1, 2026.
Informational summary only (not legal advice). Always verify details directly with USCIS and the Federal Register.
Key Points
- Effective date: March 1, 2026.
- Applies to premium processing requests postmarked on or after March 1, 2026.
- To request premium processing, you must file Form I-907 and follow USCIS instructions.
- Fee adjustments are authorized by the USCIS Stabilization Act and updated every two years for inflation.
Updated fee table (summary)
| Form / Category | Previous | New |
|---|---|---|
| Form I-129 (H-2B or R-1) | $1,685 | $1,780 |
| Form I-129 (all other available classifications, incl. H-1B, L-1, O, P, TN, E-1/E-2/E-3, etc.) | $2,805 | $2,965 |
| Form I-140 (employment-based classifications) | $2,805 | $2,965 |
| Form I-539 (F-1/F-2/J-1/J-2/M-1/M-2 requests where premium processing is available) | $1,965 | $2,075 |
| Form I-765 (certain eligible OPT / STEM-OPT classifications where premium processing is available) | $1,685 | $1,780 |
Note: Premium processing is only available for a benefit if USCIS has announced it. Always confirm eligibility and the current fee on official USCIS pages.