I-829 filing fee (EB-5 Conditions)
Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions: what USCIS charges, by filing category, from the official fee schedule.
Fee by filing category
| Filing Category | Paper Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| General Filing | $3,750 |
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-829 fee in 2026?
The I-829 fee is $3,750 (paper filing). These are the amounts in the USCIS Fee Calculator, updated Oct 28, 2026.
How do I pay the I-829 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-829 take after I pay?
USCIS decided half of all I-829 cases within 12.8 months in Apr–Jun 2026. See the I-829 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.