A federal court ruling in the case of Moody v. Noem has struck down the proposed fee hike for EB-5 visa applications scheduled for April 2024, leading USCIS to immediately restore the pre-2024 filing fees. Investors can currently benefit from lower fees, but a new fee schedule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could significantly increase costs in the near future.
Key Details:
- Current I-526E fee: $3,675 + $1,000 Integrity Fund
- Current I-829 fee: $3,750
- Current I-956 fee: $17,795
- Proposed new I-526E fee: $9,625 (+162%)
- Proposed new I-829 fee: $7,860 (+110%)
- Proposed new I-956 fee: $28,895 (+62%)
Investors are advised to act quickly, as the current lower fees represent a temporary opportunity. Once the new fee structure is finalized, there will be no grace period for applicants. Immigration attorneys should be monitoring the Federal Register for updates on the final rule date to ensure their clients are prepared for the changes.
Source: EB-5 Guide