USCISFinal Rule
Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees
Labor & WorkplaceFinance & BankingOther
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Summary
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is adjusting the fees that people pay to get faster processing of their immigration applications. This means some applicants may pay more or less depending on the new fee structure, which could affect how quickly their cases are reviewed.
Key Points
- 1USCIS is changing the cost of premium processing, which is a service that speeds up application reviews from months to weeks
- 2People applying for work visas, green cards, and other immigration benefits may be affected by the new fees
- 3The fee adjustment is meant to reflect current costs of operating the premium processing program
- 4Applicants will need to check the updated fee amounts before submitting applications to ensure they pay the correct amount
- 5The new fees went into effect after the regulation was published in January 2026
Key Dates
Published
January 12, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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