Step 1 — Petition type
I-526 is used for direct EB-5 investments. I-526E is for regional center investments under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.
Step 2 — Green card path
Step 3 — Derivative beneficiaries (spouse / children)
Each derivative family member filing I-485 pays the full I-485 fee. Consular processing derivatives pay a separate NVC fee (not included here).
Derivative beneficiaries
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Step 4 — Concurrent EAD + Advance Parole
Concurrent I-765 (EAD) and I-131 (AP) with I-485 are each $260 — reduced from the standalone fee.
Related tools
💰 EB-5 USCIS Fees
$12,600
I-526 + I-485 AOS (1 person)
⚠️ USCIS fees are a small fraction of EB-5 costs: The minimum investment is $800,000 (TEA) or $1,050,000 (non-TEA). Regional center administrative fees, legal fees, and other third-party costs are not reflected here.
ℹ️ I-526 fee reference (2026)
| Form | Fee |
|---|---|
| I-526 (direct) | $11,160 |
| I-526E (regional center) | $11,160 |
| I-485 (per person) | $1,440 |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | $235 |
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