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January 12, 2026

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule raising premium processing fees (Form I-907) to account for inflation over the last two-year period. These changes take effect March 1, 2026, and affect employment- and student-related categories. Updated Premium Processing Fees (Form I-907): $2,965 – Most Form I-129 petitions (including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, P) and Form I-140 $1,780 – Certain Form I-129 classifications (including H-2B and R-1) and Form I-765 eligible for premium processing $2,075 – Form I-539