USCIS Filing Fees for EB-5 Forms
Data current as of · Source: USCIS Fee Schedule
Complete fee schedule for every USCIS form in the EB-5 filing process. All fees reflect the current USCIS fee schedule effective April 1, 2024.
Key Takeaways
- 1The I-526E petition filing fee is $3,675. This is the initial petition that every regional center EB-5 investor must file.
- 2Investors pay a one-time $1,000 EB-5 Integrity Fund fee at the time of I-526E filing, established by the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.
- 3Total government filing fees for the core EB-5 sequence (I-526E, I-485, I-829) plus the Integrity Fund fee exceed $9,900 before legal and project costs.
- 4All fees listed here became effective on April 1, 2024, when USCIS implemented a comprehensive fee schedule revision.
Fee Schedule Effective Date: April 1, 2024
USCIS implemented a comprehensive fee schedule revision on April 1, 2024 (89 FR 6194). The fees below reflect this current schedule. USCIS may adjust fees periodically; always verify with the official USCIS fee schedule before filing.
Investor Filing Fees
Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
Initial EB-5 petition for regional center investors. Filed to establish investment eligibility, source of funds, and job creation compliance.
$3,675
Application to Register Permanent Residence (Adjustment of Status)
Filed by investors already in the United States to adjust to conditional permanent resident status. Includes biometrics. Filed concurrently with or after I-526E approval.
$1,440
Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
Filed during the 90 day window before the second anniversary of conditional residence. Required to remove conditions and obtain full permanent residence.
$3,835
Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)
Work permit application, typically filed concurrently with I-485. Allows the investor to work legally while the adjustment of status application is pending.
$410
Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)
Filed concurrently with I-485 to permit international travel while the adjustment application is pending. Without advance parole, departing the U.S. may be considered an abandonment of the pending I-485.
$630
Additional Required Fees
Biometrics Services
Required for certain forms. Covers fingerprinting, photograph, and signature collection at a USCIS Application Support Center.
$85
EB-5 Integrity Fund Fee
One-time fee paid by investors at the time of I-526E filing. Established by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 to fund compliance and oversight activities.
$1,000
Project Sponsor Fees
The following fees are paid by regional center project sponsors, not by individual investors. They are included here for completeness.
Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise
Filed by regional centers to obtain USCIS approval of individual investment offerings. This fee is paid by the project sponsor, not the individual investor.
$17,795
Total Government Filing Costs (Investor)
The table below summarizes the total USCIS filing fees an EB-5 investor can expect to pay across the full immigration process. These figures do not include attorney fees, project subscription fees, or translation and document preparation costs.
This total assumes a single principal applicant filing through the adjustment of status path (I-485). Consular processing fees differ. Derivative family members (spouse and children under 21) each require separate I-485, I-765, and I-131 filings with their own fees. The I-829 filing covers the entire family.
Important Notes
Fee verification: Always confirm the current fee amount on the official USCIS website before submitting any filing. USCIS rejects petitions accompanied by incorrect fee payments.
Payment methods: USCIS accepts payment by check, money order, or credit card (Form G-1450). Cash is not accepted.
Fee waivers: EB-5 petitions are generally not eligible for fee waivers. The Integrity Fund fee has no waiver provision.
Premium processing: Premium processing (Form I-907) is not available for the I-526E petition. It is available for certain other EB-5 related forms; check the USCIS premium processing page for current eligibility.
How this data was calculated
All filing fees are sourced directly from the official USCIS fee schedule. The current fee schedule became effective on April 1, 2024, pursuant to the USCIS Fee Schedule Final Rule published in the Federal Register (89 FR 6194). The total cost summary is calculated by EB5Status and marked as derived data.
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EB5 Status. "USCIS Filing Fees for EB-5 Forms." eb5status.com. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://www.eb5status.com/en/reference/filing-fees