USCIS Announces Fee Increases Effective December 23, 2016

Earlier this week, USCIS announced that it will, for the first time in 6 years, increase the filing fees to be paid by employers and individuals when submitting applications and petitions for adjudication. USCIS has indicated that the fees increase is necessary to reflect their increased processing costs. Click here to view the new fees for some of the most commonly submitted applications .

Employers and individuals should plan accordingly, and, where possible, submit applications prior to the effective date of the fee increase.