Those who plan to file a request for premium processing postmarked on or after March 1, 2026, must include the new fee for the specific benefit requested.
The new premium processing fees are as follows:
| Case type | Current Premium Processing Fee | New Premium Processing Fee | Increase |
Form I-140 |
$2,805 | $2,965 | $160 |
Form I-129 |
$2,805 $1,685 (H-2B & R-1) |
$2,965 $1,780 (H-2B or R-1) |
$160 $95 |
Form I-539 |
$1,965 | $2,075 | $110 |
Form I-765 (F-1 OPT) |
$1,685 | $1,780 | $95 |
Applicants and employers who wish to avoid the upcoming increase in the premium processing fee should make sure to submit their requests well in advance of the March 1st deadline.
Submitting early not only helps lock in the current lower fee but also reduces the risk of processing delays that could occur as the fee change approaches. Careful planning and timely submission are essential for those looking to take advantage of the existing rate before the new, higher fee takes effect.
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