USCIS Filing Fees in 2026: What Changed and What Each Form Costs
USCIS filing fees have moved on several fronts in 2026: a Premium Processing fee increase took effect March 1, an inflation-based adjustment to certain fees was announced for fiscal year 2026, a new statutory H.R. 1 fee schedule took effect in April, and DHS proposed (but has not finalized) a large N-400 fee increase in June. This article rounds up what’s actually confirmed and in effect versus what’s still proposed, plus a current fee table for the most commonly filed forms.
Confirmed and In Effect
Premium Processing Fee Increase (Effective March 1, 2026)
Following a biennial review required under the USCIS Stabilization Act, DHS announced Premium Processing fee increases based on a 5.72% rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) between June 2023 and June 2025. As of March 1, 2026:
- Form I-129 (certain nonimmigrant worker classifications, including E-3, H-1B, L-1, O-1, and TN) Premium Processing: $2,965
- Form I-140 (employment-based immigrant petitions) Premium Processing: $2,965
- Form I-765 (Employment Authorization) Premium Processing: $1,780 (up from $1,685)
- Form I-539 (Change of Nonimmigrant Status) Premium Processing: $2,075 (up from $1,965)
Premium Processing is an optional, additional fee for expedited service timing — it doesn’t replace the standard filing fee for these forms.
New H.R. 1 Statutory Fees (Effective April 2026)
An April 29, 2026 rule implemented new statutory fees required under H.R. 1, including an annual asylum fee of roughly $102 for certain categories. These are new fee categories layered onto the existing fee schedule rather than replacements for standard filing fees.
End of Online-Filing Discount for Some Forms
Online filing continues to save $50 on many forms (including I-130, N-400, I-90, I-765, I-140, and I-751), but that discount does not apply to I-485, I-131, Premium Processing, or the newer H.R. 1 statutory fees.
Proposed, Not Yet in Effect
N-400 Fee Increase
On June 23, 2026, DHS published a proposed rule that would raise the N-400 fee to roughly $1,330 (paper) / $1,280 (online) — a 75–80% increase over the current fee — and eliminate the current $380 reduced-fee tier entirely. As of this writing, this is a proposed rule in the notice-and-comment stage. The current N-400 fee schedule remains in effect until (and unless) a final rule is published. Full detail in What Is Form N-400?
Current Filing Fees for Forms Passage Forms Supports (2026)
| Form | Paper Fee | Online Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-400 | $760 | $710 | Reduced fee ($380) or waiver ($0) available for qualifying applicants; increase proposed but not final |
| I-90 | $465 | $415 | Green card renewal/replacement |
| I-130 | $675 | $625 | Establishes family relationship only |
| I-130A | Included with I-130 | Included with I-130 | Filed alongside I-130 for spouse cases |
| I-485 | $1,440 | $1,440 | No online discount |
| I-864 | No separate fee | No separate fee | Submitted as part of another application |
| I-765 | $260 | $260 | Often free when filed concurrently with I-485 |
| I-131 | $630 | $630 | Often free when filed concurrently with I-485 |
These figures are current as of this writing. USCIS’s own fee schedule (Form G-1055) is the authoritative, most up-to-date source, since fees can change with limited notice.
Why So Many Changes at Once
Three separate mechanisms are driving 2026’s fee activity: the biennial CPI-based review required for Premium Processing, the new statutory fee structure created by H.R. 1, and a standard DHS notice-and-comment rulemaking process for the proposed N-400 increase. They’re moving on different timelines and different legal authority, which is part of why it’s easy to conflate “proposed” changes with fees that are already in effect — worth double-checking against the official fee schedule before budgeting for a filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the N-400 fee actually increased in 2026? Not yet, as of this writing. DHS proposed an increase in June 2026, but it’s in the notice-and-comment stage. The current fee ($760 paper / $710 online) remains in effect.
What’s the current I-485 fee? $1,440, with no discount for online filing.
Do I still get a discount for filing online? For many forms, yes — a $50 discount applies to forms including I-130, N-400, I-90, and I-765. It does not apply to I-485 or I-131.
Are I-765 and I-131 free if filed with I-485? In eligible categories, yes — they’re commonly included at no additional USCIS fee when filed concurrently with a pending I-485.
Where can I check the most current, official fee amounts? USCIS’s official fee schedule, Form G-1055, published directly on uscis.gov.
Passage Forms is not a law firm and we are not lawyers. We do not give legal advice and we are not affiliated with USCIS or any other government agency. Filing fees change; this article reflects information available as of the date noted and should be confirmed against USCIS’s official fee schedule before filing.