USCIS issued a proposal to increase filing fees for certain immigration processes and increase Premium Processing wait times. Several key proposals are as follows:
- Different filing fees for different I-129 nonimmigrant filings. For example:
| Benefit Request | Current Fee | Proposed Fee |
| H-1 Classifications | $460 | $780 |
| L-1 Classifications | $460 | $1,385 |
| O-1 Classifications | $460 | $1,055 |
- H-1B Cap registration increase:
| Benefit Request | Current Fee | Proposed Fee |
| H1B Cap “Lottery” Registration | $10 | $215 |
- A nominal increase to I-140 filing fees:
| Benefit Request | Current Fee | Proposed Fee |
| I-140 | $700 | $715 |
- Different filing fees for I-765’s filed online vs paper filings. Importantly, note USCIS’s lower proposed fee for submissions online (which may be one indication of positive trending towards technological advancements at the Agency):
| Benefit Request | Current Fee | Proposed Fee |
| Online I-765 Filings | $410 | $555 |
| Paper I-765 Filings | $410 | $650 |
- Increased fees for Adjustment of Status applications, Naturalization applications, and other applications were also proposed. See page 18 for full fee breakdown here https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-27066.pdf
- Premium Processing wait times would be counted against business days (as opposed to calendar days).
These proposals are not yet in effect. USCIS is undergoing a 60-day public comment period. After which, they will report a final rule to congress, which will extend rule adoption by at least 60 additional days. For more information see:
