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USCIS Filing Fee Schedule Adjustment

USCIS adjusted certain filing fees. Filings postmarked after the effective date must use the new amounts or risk rejection.

Current as of September 6, 2026

Last verified: September 6, 2026

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Plain-English summary

USCIS has adjusted certain filing fees. Filings received after the effective date must include the corrected fee, or they may be rejected and returned.

What changed

Certain USCIS filing fees changed.
A new fee schedule takes effect.

What this does NOT mean

It does not change eligibility for any benefit.
It does not affect filings already accepted.

Who may be affected

Anyone preparing a USCIS filing near the effective date

Important dates

See USCIS fee page
New fee schedule effective

Official sources

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesFiling FeesUSCIS Fee Guidance · August 10, 2026View official source ↗(opens in a new tab)

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