US Department of Homeland Security announces new EB-5 visa fees and rule changes

Foreign investor applicants using the EB-5 immigrant investor program face increased filing fees and modified application processes under a new Department of Homeland Security rule.

The updated fee schedule, taking effect on November 30, 2026, includes a weighted average fee increase of about 70.7 percent across nine covered forms.

The filing fee for individual investor Form I-526 will rise from $3,675 to $7,615, while regional centers face higher annual Integrity Fund fees up to $22,000.