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USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation Increase for Certain Immigration-Related Fees

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USCISNovember 20, 2025

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USCIS is raising certain immigration-related filing fees for fiscal year 2026 due to inflation, as mandated by federal law. The agency published a Federal Register notice outlining which fees will increase and the new amounts. Affected individuals and employers should review the notice to understand how their filing costs may change.

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We have issued a Federal Register notice that will increase certain H.R. 1 immigration-related fees for fiscal year (FY) 2026.

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