USCIS Final Rule Increasing EB-5 Fees

USCIS final rule, effective 11/30/26, adjusting EB-5 immigration benefit request fees and implementing related provisions of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. The rule updates the EB-5 fee schedule, introduces a technology fee, codifies Integrity Fund fees and penalties, and clarifies procedures for certain EB-5 filings. (91 FR 61940, 9/30/26)

Note: While the final rule is dated 9/30/26, the finalized PDF was not made available on federalregister.gov until 10/1/26.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 106 and 216

[CIS No. 2846–26; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2025–0139]

RIN 1615–AC93

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB– 5) Fee Rule

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.