USCIS Proposed Rule with Adjustments to Fee Schedule and Other Changes

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a rule which would make changes to the USCIS fee schedule. DHS proposes to adjust USCIS fees by a weighted average increase of 21%, add new fees, and make other changes, including form changes and the introduction of several new forms. 

 Of particular note, DHS is proposing to separate Form I-129 into several forms and adjust the filing fees per visa type (E, H-1B, L, O, R, etc). Please see below.

Form No.: I-129 E&TN (Proposed)

Form Title: Application for Nonimmigrant Worker: E or TN Classification

Current Fee: $460

Proposed Fee: $705

Difference: $245

Percent Change : 53% increase

Form No.: I-129 H1 (Proposed)

Form Title : Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-1 Classification

Current Fee : $460

Proposed Fee : $560

Difference: $100

Percent Change: 22% increase

Form No. : I-129L (Proposed)

Form Title : Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: L Classification

Current Fee : $460

Proposed Fee : $815

Difference : $355

Percent Change : 77% increase

Form No. : I-129O (Proposed)

Form Title : Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: O Classification

Current Fee : $460

Proposed Fee : $715

Difference : $255

Percent Change : 55% increase

Form No. : I-129MISC (Proposed)

Form Title : Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-3, P, Q, or R Classification

Current Fee : $460

Proposed Fee : $705

Difference : $245

Percent Change : 53% increase

Comments to DHS regarding the proposed fee changes are due 12/16/19 and can be made through the Federal Register here