Reminder: USCIS Increases Filing Fees on Nov. 23

We wrote extensively in the past for the planned and the announced USCIS fee increase which is set to take effect on November 23rd for all applications filed or postmarked on or beyond this date.   For some filings, the fee increase is very minor (and for some there is even a fee decrease!).  However, due to the substantial fee increase in some case categories, we wanted to provide a reminder of the new fees and provide an opportunity to our clients and readers to prepare and file their cases before the new fees go into effect.

Increases (and a few decreases) in USCIS Filing Fees

A full schedule of the new fees is set forth in page 4 the final rule PDF document or in this table.  Among the most notable increases are:

• Form I-90 (replacement of green card) filing fee increases from $290 to $365;
• Form I-129 (used for H, L, P, O visas) filing fee increases from $320 to $325;
• Form I-129F (used for fiancee visas) filing fee decreases from $455 to $340;
• Form I-130 (family-based immigrant visas) filing fee increases from $355 to $420;
• Form I-131 (reentry permits and advance parole documents) filing fee increases from $305 to $360;
• Form I-140 (employment-based immigrant visas) filing fee increases from $475 to $580;
• Form I-290B (motion to reopen/appeal) filing fee increases from $585 to $630;
• Form I-485 (adjustment of status) filing fee increases from $930 to $985 (for children under 14 when filing with parent the fee increases from $600 to $635);
• Form I-539 (change or extension of status) filing fee decreases from $300 to $290;
• Form I-751 (removal of condition) filing fee increases from $465 to $505;
• Form I-765 (work permit) filing fee increases from $340 to $380;
• Form I-824 (action on approved petition, follow-to-join) increases from $340 to $405;
• Form I-907 (premium processing) increases from $1,000 to $1,225;
• Biometrics processing fee increases from $80 to $85.

Effective Date

All of these fee changes become effective on November 23, 2010.  All applications or petitions mailed, postmarked, or otherwise filed on or after November 23, 2010 must include the new fee.

Our Attorney Fees Remain Unchanged

Unlike USCIS, our fees remain unchanged and we are happy to help you prepare and file your case.  Please contact us if our office can be of any assistance.