GENERAL30 Sept 2026
US to more than double EB-5 visa fees for immigrant investors from Nov 30
The US has finalised a big hike in EB-5 investor visa fees, effective November 30. EB-5 is the immigrant investor programme that gives a Green Card to foreign investors and their families. Indians applying now will pay far more: the standalone I-526 fee rises from $3,675 to $7,615. If you are planning this route, review your budget and file before the new rates start.
Key Statutory Highlights
- USCIS finalised a rule that more than doubles fees for applying to the EB-5 visa, effective from November 30.
- The filing fee for Form I-526, used by standalone investors, rises from $3,675 to $7,615, while the initial Form I-526E petition for regional centre investors rises from $3,675 to $7,850.
- The fee for Form I-829, filed by investors seeking to remove conditions on their permanent resident status, increases from $3,750 to $5,000.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are considering the EB-5 route, check whether filing before November 30 suits your plans, and confirm current fee amounts on the official USCIS website or with a qualified immigration advisor before paying anything.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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