Prospective EB-5 investors should consider filing before November 30, 2026, to avoid substantial increases in United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) filing fees.
The USCIS is implementing significant fee increases that will affect EB-5 investors, regional centers, and EB-5 investment projects. For EB-5 investors who are ready and eligible to file a Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor (“Form I-526E”) before the new fees take effect.
Form I-526E Filing Fees Will More Than Double
The USCIS filing fee for an initial Form I-526E is scheduled to increase from US$3,675 to US$7,850. This represents an increase of US$4,175, or approximately one-hundred and fourteen percent (114%.)
The separate EB-5 Integrity Fund fee which is required to be paid by an EB-5 investor filing Form I-526E will increase from $1,000 to $1,100.
As a result, the total USCIS fees payable by an EB-5 investor when filing Form I-526E will increase to US$4275, summarized as follows:
| Current Fee | New Fee | Increase | |
| Form I-526E | $3,675 | $7,850 | $4,175 |
| EB-5 Integrity Fund Fee | $1,000 | $1,100 | $100 |
| Total | $4,675 | $8,950 | $4,275 |
Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status (“Form I-829”) Fee Will Also Increase
The fee increase also affects EB-5 investors who have already obtained conditional permanent resident status through the EB-5 program.
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-829 will increase US$1250 from US$3,750 to US$5,000.
Significant Increases for Regional Centers and EB-5 Projects
The new USCIS fee rule will also substantially increase certain fees paid by EB-5 regional centers and individual EB-5 investment projects. These additional costs may ultimately affect the overall expenses associated with establishing and operating EB-5 projects and regional centers. However, some forms and services provided by USCIS will see a reduction in the fees.
What Prospective EB-5 Investors Should Consider
The increased filing fees make the timing of an EB-5 investment more important for EB-5 investors who are already prepared to proceed.
If you are considering an EB-5 investment and have identified a suitable project, you should evaluate whether you can complete the required investment and documentation in order to file your Form I-526E before November 30, 2026.
However, EB-5 investors should not rush into an EB-5 investment solely to avoid a fee increase. The investment must satisfy all applicable EB-5 requirements, and the project should be carefully evaluated for both immigration eligibility and investment risk.
Planning an EB-5 Investment?
If you are considering the EB-5 program, now is an appropriate time to review your eligibility, source and path of funds, investment structure, and anticipated filing timeline.
Contact our office to schedule a consultation and determine whether you can realistically complete your EB-5 filing before the November 30, 2026 deadline.
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