USCIS announces increase in premium processing fees (Form I-907)

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced a 12% increase in Premium Processing fees (Form I-907).

Which visa categories are affected?

The updated fee structure will impact a broad range of visa categories, including many nonimmigrant visa categories and employment-based immigrant visa petitions. The current fee of $2,500 will be increased to $2,805 for categories such as E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, and P-1 visas, for which a Form I-129 is filed. A comprehensive table of the adjusted fees is available on the USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-announces-inflation-adjustment-to-premium-processing-fees.

What is Premium Processing?

For those who may not be familiar with Premium Processing, it is a service offered by the USCIS for select immigration applications. Applicants have the option to pay an additional fee in exchange for expedited processing of their case. This service can significantly reduce the waiting time for a decision on their application.

When will the fee increase come into effect?

February 26, 2024. It is advisable to stay updated with any further announcements or changes from the USCIS regarding this matter.