USCIS Fee Changes Effective December 23, 2016
Oct 24, 2016The final USCIS fee rule was published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2016. The new fees become effective 60 days later, on December 23, 2016. To see the full ruling: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/24/2016-25328/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-fee-schedule
Here are the fee changes for some of the more frequently used forms:
| Form # | Form Title | Current | As of 12/23/16 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-129 | Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker | $325 | $460 | 42% |
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) | $340 | $535 | 57% |
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | $420 | $535 | 27% |
| I-131 | Appl. for Travel Document | $360 | $575 | 60% |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | $580 | $700 | 21% |
| I-485 | Appl to Register Permanent Residence | $985 + $85*=$1,070
*fingerprint fee |
$1,140 + $85*=$1,225 | 16% |
| I-539 | Extend/Change of Status | $290 | $370 | 28% |
| I-765 | Employment Authorization | $380 | $410 | 8% |
| N-400 | Application for Naturalization | $595 | $640 | 8% |
