USCIS announced Federal Register fee updates for certain immigration-related forms for FY 2027. The new inflation-adjusted fees take effect Oct. 16, 2026, and requests postmarked on or after that date must include the updated amounts.
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DHS will increase USCIS premium processing fees to reflect inflation from June 2023 through June 2025. The new fees apply to premium processing requests postmarked on or after March 1, 2026.
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