USCIS Announces FY2027 Immigration Fee Changes

TITLE: USCIS Announces FY2027 Immigration Fee Changes

WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced inflation adjustments to immigration fees under a law called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). The notice was published on October 1, 2026. The adjusted fees take effect on October 16, 2026.

WHO IT AFFECTS: People who will file an immigration application or petition with USCIS if that form requires a fee set under H.R. 1.

WHAT TO DO NOW:

- Check the official notice for the adjusted fee for your form before you file.

- If you plan to file on or after October 16, 2026, be prepared to pay the adjusted fee.

- Exact fee amounts are not listed in this alert; check the source notice for details.

- If you are not sure how this affects your case, speak with an immigration attorney.

SOURCE: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/01/2026-20187/fiscal-year-2027-inflation-adjustment-to-hr-1-immigration-fees

DISCLAIMER: General info from Homeland Security Department, not legal advice — check with an immigration attorney. English is authoritative.