On Jan. 9, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a final rule increasing USCIS fees for premium processing.
USCIS said premium processing fees for several visa categories will rise from March 1, 2026, reflecting inflation from June 2023 through June 2025.
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