EB-5 Filing Fees to More Than Double From November 30: What Indian Investors Must Know

IRVING, Texas - Oct. 3, 2026 - PRLog -- The U.S. government has finalized steep increases to EB-5 immigrant investor filing fees, a change that will reshape the cost of seeking a Green Card through investment. The new charges take effect on November 30.

The headline figure is the I-526 petition. Standalone investors will pay $7,615, up from $3,675. That is a 107% rise. Regional-centre investors face a 114% rise for the initial I-526E petition, to $7,850. The burden continues later in the process. The I-829 fee for removing conditions on residence goes from $3,750 to $5,000. A new $75 technology fee will also apply to initial filings.

USCIS says the revisions are meant to ensure that fees fully cover the cost of running the EB-5 programme and support stronger integrity measures.

Timing is the most useful variable for families. Investors who file before November 30 will not pay the new I-526 or I-526E fee just because their petitions remain pending. Anything filed on or after that date carries the higher rates. For families already preparing paperwork, the weeks ahead matter.

Indian applicants should also keep perspective. The government filing fee is separate from the investment itself, so the increase adds to the total budget rather than replacing any existing cost. Even so, with Indian EB-5 applicants already facing backlogs, accurate planning is essential.

For a detailed breakdown of each form and its impact on Indian investors, read the full analysis: US to More Than Double EB-5 Filing Fees From November 30: What It Means for Indian Investors (https://gceb1.com/us-to-more-than-double-eb-5-filing-fees...).

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