Do USCIS fees change in 2026?

Base USCIS fees (from the April 2024 rule) remain the same in 2026. However, HR-1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 2025) added new mandatory fees: $100 asylum filing fee, $100 annual asylum fee, $24 I-94 fee, and increased EAD statutory fees to $560 (initial) and $280 (renewal) for certain categories, adjusted by CPI-U.

How much is the online filing discount for USCIS forms?

USCIS offers a $50 discount for most forms filed online through the myUSCIS portal. This discount applies to I-130, I-140, N-400, I-90, I-765, I-751, I-539, N-565, N-600, and others. It does not apply to I-485, I-131, premium processing fees, or HR-1 statutory fees.

What are the new HR-1 immigration fees effective 2026?

HR-1 (Pub. L. 119-21, signed July 4 2025) created several new fees. As of January 1, 2026 (CPI-adjusted): $100 asylum filing fee (I-589), $100 annual asylum maintenance fee, $24 I-94 arrival record fee, $560 initial EAD statutory fee for certain humanitarian categories, and $280 EAD renewal statutory fee. A $1,030 parole fee is also in effect but subject to litigation.

Can USCIS fees be waived?

Yes, fee waivers (Form I-912) are available for certain applicants who cannot afford fees. Eligibility is based on income (means-tested benefit receipt or income at/below 150% of FPL) or financial hardship. Fee waivers are not available for: premium processing, asylum program fee, HR-1 statutory fees, USCIS Immigrant Fee, or certain other fees.

2026 USCIS Fee Schedule — Complete Filing Fee List

Q: What is the USCIS fee schedule for 2026?

The 2026 USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, Edition 05/06/26) shows fees for all immigration forms. Key fees: I-130 family petition $625 online / $675 paper; I-485 adjustment of status $1,440; N-400 naturalization $710 online / $760 paper; I-140 employer petition $665 online / $715 paper; I-90 green card renewal $365 online / $415 paper.

Family-Based Forms

Petitions and applications for sponsoring relatives for green cards

Form	Purpose	Paper	Online	Notes
I-130	Petition for Alien Relative Sponsor spouse, parent, child, or sibling for green card	$675	$625−$50	Same fee for all categories (IR, F1–F4)
I-485	Adjustment of Status Apply for green card while in the US	$1,440	N/A	Biometrics included. Concurrent I-765: $260; I-131: $630
I-751	Remove Conditions on Residence 2-year conditional green card → 10-year permanent	$750	$700−$50	Marriage-based conditional LPRs
I-864	Affidavit of Support Financial sponsor declaration	$0	$0	No fee — filed with green card application

Total family-based path estimate: I-130 ($625) + I-485 ($1,440) + concurrent I-765 ($260) + I-131 ($630) = $2,955 for immediate relatives adjusting status. Use the calculator for a personalized estimate →

Employment-Based Green Card Forms

Employer petitions and adjustment of status for work-based immigrants

Form	Purpose	Paper	Online	Asylum Program Fee
I-140	Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, NIW petitions	$715	$665−$50	Large employer: +$600 · Small employer/nonprofit: +$300 · Nonprofit exempt: $0
I-539	Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change or extend visa status while in US	$420	$370−$50	No asylum program fee for I-539
USCIS Immigrant Fee	USCIS Immigrant Fee Paid after immigrant visa approval to produce green card	$235		Paid at pay.uscis.gov before entry. Not waivable.

Naturalization & Citizenship Forms

Fees to apply for US citizenship and obtain citizenship documents

Form	Purpose	Paper	Online	Notes
N-400	Application for Naturalization Apply to become a US citizen	$760	$710−$50	Biometrics included. Reduced fee $380 (paper only) at ≤400% FPL
N-600	Certificate of Citizenship For US citizen children born abroad to citizen parents	$1,170	$1,120−$50	Derivative citizenship — child of naturalizing parent
N-565	Replace Naturalization Document Replace lost/damaged naturalization or citizenship certificate	$555	$505−$50	Also used to correct errors on certificate

N-400 reduced fee eligibility: If your household income is at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you may qualify for the reduced $380 fee. Income limits: 1-person household ≤ $62,600 · 2-person ≤ $84,600 · 4-person ≤ $128,600 (2026 figures).

Nonimmigrant Work Visa Fees (I-129)

H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-1/E-2, R-1 petitions — employer-paid

Fee Component	Large Employer 26+ FTE	Small Employer ≤25 FTE	Applies to
I-129 Base Fee	$730	$730	All I-129 classifications
ACWIA Training Fee	$1,500	$750	H-1B only; cap-exempt org: $0
Fraud Prevention & Detection Fee	$500	$500	H-1B and L-1 initial petitions
Asylum Program Fee	$600	$300	H-1B, L-1, O-1; nonprofit: $0
H-1B Total (initial)	~$3,330	~$2,280	Before premium processing (+$2,965)

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H-1B Registration Fee (2026)

Separate $215 registration fee applies during the annual H-1B lottery registration period (March). This is in addition to the petition fees above.

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L-1 Petition Fees

L-1 fees: I-129 base $730 + Fraud Prevention $500 + Asylum Program Fee (if applicable). No ACWIA training fee for L-1.

Travel Documents & Employment Authorization

Advance parole, reentry permits, and work permits (EAD)

Form / Type	Purpose	Paper	Online	Notes
I-765 Standard	Employment Authorization (EAD) Work permit for most categories	$520	$470−$50	HR-1 add-on may apply (see below)
I-765 With I-485	EAD — Filed concurrent with I-485 Reduced fee when I-485 filed on/after Apr 1, 2024	$260		Free only if I-485 was filed before Apr 1, 2024
I-131 Advance Parole	Advance Parole Document Travel outside US while green card pending	$630		No online filing. Free if I-485 filed before Apr 1, 2024
I-131 Reentry Permit	Reentry Permit LPR traveling abroad for 1–2 years	$660		Valid up to 2 years; must apply before travel
I-131 Refugee Travel	Refugee Travel Document Travel document for refugees and asylees	$165		Fee waiver may be available

Other Common USCIS Forms

Green card renewals, waivers, appeals, and specialized applications

Form	Purpose	Paper	Online
I-90	Green Card Renewal / Replacement Replace or renew permanent resident card	$415	$365−$50
I-821D	DACA Renewal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals	$495	N/A
I-601	Waiver of Inadmissibility Waiver for grounds of inadmissibility	$1,010	$960−$50
I-601A	Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Waiver for unlawful presence bar	$800	$750−$50
I-290B	Notice of Appeal or Motion Appeal a USCIS decision to the AAO	$800	$750−$50
I-131A	Carrier Documentation For LPRs stranded abroad without valid travel doc	$575	N/A

HR-1 New Mandatory Fees

New fees created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21, signed July 4, 2025). Indexed annually to CPI-U each January.

Fee	Amount (FY2026)	Effective	Notes
Asylum Filing Fee Form I-589 — one-time filing fee	$100	Jul 22, 2025	Previously free. Cannot be waived for most applicants.
Annual Asylum Maintenance Fee While I-589 remains pending — billed annually	$100	Jul 22, 2025	Paused for certain Ms. L. Settlement Class members as of Feb 2026
Form I-94 Arrival Record Fee For aliens submitting application for Form I-94	$24	Jul 22, 2025	HR-1 §100008. Does not apply at land border POEs.
EAD Statutory Fee — Initial Certain parolee/humanitarian EAD categories (c)(11)	$560	Jan 1, 2026	Added on top of standard I-765 fee. Was $545 in FY2025.
EAD Statutory Fee — Renewal Certain parolee/humanitarian EAD renewals	$280	Jan 1, 2026	Was $275 in FY2025. Asylum renewal exception: $275.
Parole Approval Fee Fee if parole is approved	$1,030	2025	Subject to ongoing litigation — verify at uscis.gov

Premium Processing Fees (I-907)

Expedited processing for eligible petitions. Fees updated March 1, 2026.

Form	Timeframe	Fee (FY2026)	Eligible petitions
I-907 Standard	15 Business Days	$1,780	I-129 (H-1B, O-1, L-1, TN, etc.)
I-907 I-140 NIW	45 Business Days	$2,075	I-140 EB-2 NIW petitions
I-907 I-140 EB-1/EB-2	15 Business Days	$2,965	I-140 EB-1C, EB-1A, EB-2 (non-NIW)

Premium processing guarantees USCIS will take action within the specified timeframe, not necessarily approve. Timeframe is in business days (not calendar days). Fee updated from 2025 rates on March 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the 2026 USCIS fee schedule

What is the USCIS fee schedule for 2026?

The 2026 USCIS fee schedule is published in Form G-1055 (Edition 05/06/26). Base fees remain unchanged from the April 2024 rule, but HR-1 (signed July 2025) added new mandatory fees. Key 2026 fees:

I-130 Family Petition: $625 online / $675 paper
I-485 Adjustment of Status: $1,440 (paper only)
N-400 Naturalization: $710 online / $760 paper
I-140 Employer Petition: $665 online / $715 paper
I-90 Green Card Renewal: $365 online / $415 paper

How much is the online filing discount?

USCIS offers a $50 discount for most forms filed online through the myUSCIS account portal. The discount applies to: I-130, I-140, I-539, I-751, I-765 (standard), I-90, N-400, N-565, N-600, I-290B, I-601, I-601A, and others.

The $50 online discount does not apply to: I-485, I-131, I-907 (premium processing), HR-1 statutory fees, or the Asylum Program Fee.

Can I get a USCIS fee waiver in 2026?

Fee waivers (Form I-912) are available for applicants who qualify based on:

Receipt of a means-tested public benefit (Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, etc.)
Household income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Financial hardship (case-by-case review)

Fee waivers are not available for premium processing, Asylum Program Fee, HR-1 statutory fees, USCIS Immigrant Fee ($235), or biometric services when included in a base fee.

What are the new HR-1 fees and do they affect me?

HR-1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Pub. L. 119-21) created new mandatory fees effective July 22, 2025. These affect you if:

Filing I-589 (asylum): New $100 one-time filing fee + $100 annual maintenance fee
Entering on certain nonimmigrant visas: $24 I-94 arrival record fee
Certain parolees applying for EAD: $560 initial or $280 renewal statutory fee on top of standard I-765 fee
Employers petitioning H-1B workers: Asylum Program Fee ($600 large / $300 small employer) already in effect since April 2024

If you're filing standard family petitions, green card applications, or naturalization, HR-1 fees generally don't add extra costs beyond what's already included.

When do USCIS fees get updated?

USCIS base fees change infrequently — the last major update was April 1, 2024. Future base fee changes require a rulemaking process with public notice. HR-1 statutory fees, however, are automatically adjusted each January using the CPI-U inflation index. We update this page whenever USCIS publishes changes. Always verify at uscis.gov/forms/our-fees before filing.

2026 USCIS Filing Fee Schedule

HR-1 fees now in effect for 2026