USCIS Announces Significant Increase in Investor Visa Applications
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an increase in the fees for forms to apply for investor visas under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. According to USCIS, the new fees are imposed 'to ensure that EB-5 fees fully recover the operational costs of the program, help USCIS meet legal processing time goals, and support program integrity measures, such as audits and site visits.' Among the new fees, the Independent Investor I-526 Immigrant Petition (with technology fee for the EB-5 visa) will rise from $3,675 to $7,615, representing a 107% increase. The I-526E Immigrant Petition for Regional Center Investor – Initial (with EB-5 technology fee) will increase from $3,675 to $7,850, reflecting a 114% increase. Other petitions that will see fee increases are listed as well. According to USCIS, 'Congress created the EB-5 program in 1990 to promote the economic development of the United States by creating jobs and capital investment from immigrant investors. By investing in the U.S. and creating jobs for Americans, foreigners may be eligible for lawful permanent residency (known as obtaining a Green Card).' The new fees are set to take effect on November 30, 2026.
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