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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AC93 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB-5) Fee Rule 
Abstract:

On October 23, 2025, DHS proposed to adjust the fees USCIS charges for Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) immigration benefit requests. This rule also proposes to codify in regulation certain elements of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 and make one technical amendment. DHS intends that the rule will provide USCIS the resources necessary to accomplish the goals of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 and enhance and maintain the integrity of the EB-5 program. Following review of public comments, DHS plans to issue a final rule.
On Jan. 31, 2024, DHS adjusted these fees as part of a larger fee rule with other changes; however, it did not implement EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 requirements.

 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR Part(s) 106 and 216     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103, 1153, 1184, 1186a, 1186b, 1254a, 1254b, 1304, 1356    Pub. L. 107-609    48 U.S.C. 1806    Pub. L. 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135 (6 U.S.C. 101 note)    Pub. L. 115–218, 132 Stat. 1547    Pub. L. 116–159, 134 Stat. 709    Pub. L. 117-103, 136 Stat. 49.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/23/2025  90 FR 48516   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/22/2025 
Final Action  09/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: YES  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: https://www.Regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: https://www.Regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Carol Cribbs
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
5900 Capital Gateway Drive,
Camp Springs, MD 20588
Phone:240 721-3000