EB-5 Filing Fee Schedule
Data current as of · Source: Federal Register 89 FR 6194
Every EB-5 filing requires a fee paid to USCIS at the time of submission. This page lists the current fee for each form, including the I-526E, I-829, and regional center designation forms. A November 2025 court order significantly reduced fees from the amounts USCIS had set in April 2024.
Key Takeaways
- 1The I-526/I-526E filing fee is currently $3,675, down from the post April 2024 amount of $11,160, following a November 14, 2025 court order.
- 2The I-829 petition fee reverted to $3,750 from $9,525, a reduction of more than 60%.
- 3Regional center designation fees (I-956, I-956F) dropped from $47,695 back to $17,795 each.
- 4If the court order is reversed or vacated, all fees will revert to the higher post April 2024 amounts. EB5Status monitors this litigation continuously.
Important: Court Order in Effect
A court order on November 14, 2025 reverted all USCIS fees to pre April 2024 amounts. The I-526/I-526E filing fee is currently $3,675, not $11,160. This applies to all EB-5 related forms listed below.
Risk note: If the court order is reversed, fees will revert to post April 2024 amounts. EB5Status monitors this litigation and will update this page within 24 hours of any change.
Current EB-5 Filing Fees
| Form Type | Pre April 2024 | Post April 2024 | Current Fee | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-526/I-526E | $3,675 | $11,160 | $3,675 | Court order reverted to pre April 2024 amounts |
| I-829 | $3,750 | $9,525 | $3,750 | Court order reverted |
| I-956 | $17,795 | $47,695 | $17,795 | Court order reverted |
| I-956F | $17,795 | $47,695 | $17,795 | Court order reverted |
| I-956G | $3,035 | $4,470 | $3,035 | Court order reverted |
| I-956H | $0 | $0 | $0 | No fee |
| I-956K | $0 | $0 | $0 | No fee |
Source: Federal Register 89 FR 6194 and CIS Ombudsman notice. Current fees effective November 14, 2025.
How to Read This Table
Pre April 2024 reflects the fee amounts that were in effect before USCIS published its final fee rule in April 2024. Post April 2024 shows the higher amounts that USCIS attempted to implement under that rule. Current Fee is the amount applicants must pay today, which reflects the court order issued on November 14, 2025.
Forms listed as "No fee" (I-956H and I-956K) do not require a filing fee. However, these forms must still be filed with USCIS and are subject to standard processing timelines.
For estimated total costs including biometric fees, legal fees, and investment amounts, see the Filing Fee Calculator.
How this data was calculated
Fee amounts sourced directly from the Federal Register final rule (89 FR 6194) and cross referenced with CIS Ombudsman communications. Current fee column reflects the November 14, 2025 court order. No calculations or estimations are applied.