I-526 filing fee (EB-5 Investor)
Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor: what USCIS charges, by filing category, from the official fee schedule.
Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor (I-526)
| Filing Category | Paper Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| General Filing | $3,675 |
Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor (I-526E)
| Filing Category | Paper Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| General Filing | $3,675 |
| If you file an initial Form I-526E on or after October 1, 2022, you must include a separate fee of $1,000 as required by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. This additional amount does not apply to an amendment request. | $1,000 |
How to pay
Online filings are paid through Pay.gov. For paper filings USCIS no longer accepts personal or business checks, money orders or cashier's checks unless you qualify for an exemption (Form G-1651): pay by credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450 or from a U.S. bank account with Form G-1650. A wrong amount gets the whole filing rejected.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the I-526 fee in 2026?
The I-526 fee is $3,675 (paper filing). These are the amounts in the USCIS Fee Calculator, updated Oct 28, 2026.
How do I pay the I-526 fee?
Online filings are paid through Pay.gov. For paper filings USCIS no longer accepts personal or business checks, money orders or cashier's checks unless you qualify for an exemption (Form G-1651): pay by credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450 or from a U.S. bank account with Form G-1650. A wrong amount gets the whole filing rejected.
How long does I-526 take after I pay?
USCIS decided half of all I-526 cases within 13.6 months in Apr–Jun 2026. See the I-526 processing time page for the history.
Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.