USCIS is increasing the premium processing fees for immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions. The new fees will take effect on March 1, 2026, and must be paid with submission of Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing.
The table below, provided by USCIS, reflects the new premium processing fees associated with forms for immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions.
| Form | Previous Fee | New Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, H-2B or R-1 nonimmigrant status | $1,685 | $1,780 |
| 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 |
If you would like to discuss these changes, contact us and our team would be happy to speak with you.