Green Card Update: New Fees and Application Changes Coming in November
Summary
A new DHS rule will raise fees and change some procedures for the EB-5 investor immigration program starting November 30, 2026. The rule covers investor petitions, some existing investors, and regional centers; DHS estimates it will affect about 16,600 filings each year.Key Facts
- Filings postmarked on or after November 30, 2026, must use the new fees; earlier filings remain under the current fee schedule.
- The EB-5 program lets eligible investors seek U.S. permanent residence by investing at least $1.05 million, or $800,000 in certain projects, and creating at least 10 full-time jobs.
- DHS estimates an average fee increase of about 70.7%, or $2,946 per filing, across the nine existing forms covered by the rule.
- The Form I-526 fee for a standalone investor will rise from $3,675 to $7,615, including a $75 technology fee.
- The initial Form I-526E fee for a regional center investor will be $7,850, and the separate EB-5 Integrity Fund fee will rise from $1,000 to $1,100.
- The Form I-829 fee to remove conditions on permanent residence will increase from $3,750 to $5,000.
- The rule creates Form I-527, with a $10,330 fee, for certain legacy investors who need to amend qualifying petitions. It is not a general replacement for Form I-526.
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