U.S. Visa and Immigration Fees for FY 2026

Key Point 

• Following the passage of H.R. 1, USCIS has finalized updates to visa and immigration fees for select categories 

Visa and Immigration Fee 

Following the passage of H.R. 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalized updates to visa and immigration fees for select categories.

As outlined in the Federal Register and mandated by H.R. 1, the U.S. immigration budget law, these updates remain active despite the ongoing government shutdown.

For the full breakdown, please refer to the official notice published in the Federal Register.

Visa Integrity Fee Guidance Pending  

While the Visa Integrity Fee officially went into effect on October 1, 2025, several operational details remain pending:  

• The Department of State and DHS have not yet released full guidance on how the fee will be collected, processed or potentially refunded.  
• Consular implementation procedures, especially how the fee applies across different visa categories, are still being finalized.  
• Due to the ongoing government shutdown, updates from federal agencies may be delayed or limited, which affects how quickly these procedures will be clarified. 

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