The USCIS has announced a final rule to increase fees for several immigration applications, marking the first major adjustment since 2016. These changes aim to address the agency’s operational and financial challenges. The new fees took effect on April 1, 2024, applying to all applications postmarked after this date.
Below, you will find the visa fee changes for 2024:
Family Visas and Adjustment of Status Visa Fee Changes
| Type of Visa/Status | Former Fee | New Fee (April 2024) | Fee Increase |
| K-1 Fiance Visa | $535 | $675 | $140 |
| CR-1 Spousal Visa | $535 | $675 | $140 |
| Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) without Work or Travel Permits | $1,225 | $1,440 | $215 |
| Adjustment of Status (Form I-76) Work Permit (Optional) | $0 when filed with an Adjustment of Status | $260 when filed with an Adjustment of Status | $260 |
| Adjustment of Status (Form I-131) Travel Permit (Optional) | $0 when filed with an Adjustment of Status | $630 | $630 |
| Adjustment of Status (Form I-130) Work and Travel Permits | $1,760 | $3,005 | $1,245 |
Employment-Based US Visa Fee Changes
Alongside family-based immigration, there will also be an increase in fees for work visa categories and employment-based green cards starting April 1. If you hold a work visa or are a U.S. employer sponsoring foreign workers, you should be prepared for the following new filing costs under USCIS’ revised fee schedule:
| Type of Visa/Status | Former Fee | New Fee (April 2024) | Fee Increase |
| Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker): H-1 Classification | $460 | $780 | $320 |
| Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker): H-2A Classification | $460 | $1,090 | $630 |
| Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker): H-2B Classification | $460 | $1,080 | $620 |
| Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker): L Classification | $460 | $1,385 | $925 |
| Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker): O Classification | $460 | $1,055 | $595 |
| Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) | $700 | $715 | $15 |
| Form I-907 (Request for Premium Processing) | $2,500 | $2,805 | $305 |
What Will the Extra Cost of US Visas Be Used For?
USCIS intends to utilize the extra revenue to tackle application backlogs and enhance processing times. However, the actual impact will be influenced by factors such as application volume and staffing levels.
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