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Updated on 31.01.2024
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented many optimisation measures in recent months in order to speed up the internal processes for processing applications.
After a large number of the planned measures have already been implemented in recent years, the fees for applicants who opt for an accelerated application process are now increasing again in this context.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for processing certain work permit procedures, such as L or H-1B petitions and applications for extension or change of status. Due to the frequently criticised long processing times, outdated application processes and a pandemic-related shortage of resources, the USCIS had announced comprehensive / extensive modernisation measures.
The Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilisation Act, which was launched in 2020, has made internal processes more efficient in recent years: from individual processes to expanded payment options and the expansion of online application procedures. On the one hand, the technologies used have been improved and, on the other, capacities have been increased through new staff. This has reduced existing backlogs and shortened processing times for the benefit of applicants. As part of this legislation, the Premium Processing Service was expanded to include further application procedures, but also increased for the last time.
The following fees will apply from February 26, 2024:
| Shape | Old fee | New fee |
| Form I-129 | $1,500 | $1,685 |
| $2,500 | $2,805 | |
| Form I-140 | $2,500 | $2,805 |
| Form I-539 | $1,750 | $1,965 Form I-539 |
| Form I-765 | $1,500 | $1,685 Certain OPT or STEM OPT F-1 students in categories C03A, C03B, C03C |
Shouldthe USCIS received a Form I-907 with the incorrect application fee filed on or after February 26, 2024. whatthe application is not accepted.
With Applicationssent by courier service (e.g. UPS, FedEx and DHL), the date of the postmark on the courier receipt shall apply.
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