Immigration Guides

Plain-language explanations of US immigration fees, processes, and the Visa Bulletin. All data sourced from official USCIS and State Department publications.

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New: HR-1 Immigration Fee Changes Explained

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025) created mandatory new immigration fees — asylum filing fees, I-94 fees, EAD statutory add-ons, and more. Our complete guide breaks down every change, who it affects, and what to expect in 2026.

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Quick-reference fee schedules organized by immigration category — amounts, online discounts, and form codes.

Key Immigration Numbers for 2026

TopicKey NumberNotes
I-485 adjustment of status $1,440 Includes I-765 + I-131 when concurrent
I-130 family petition (online) $625 $675 paper; all family categories same fee
N-400 naturalization (online) $710 $380 reduced; $0 waiver available
I-140 employer petition (online) $665 +$1,780 for premium processing
I-90 green card renewal (online) $365 File within 6 months of expiration
H-1B cap lottery (if selected) $780–$6,460+ Varies by employer size, training fees
Asylum filing fee (HR-1) $100 New fee effective July 22, 2025
I-94 arrival fee (HR-1) $24 New fee effective July 22, 2025
Online filing discount $50 Applies to most myUSCIS-eligible forms
EB-2 India priority date (Jun 2026) Sep 1, 2013 Check Visa Bulletin monthly
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