USCIS EB-5 Fees Rise on November 30, 2026: I-526E to $7,850 and I-829 to $5,000, Plus the Tax Steps Investors Should Plan Before and After the Green Card
A DHS final rule published September 30, 2026 raises EB-5 fees for anything postmarked on or after November 30, 2026: Form I-526E goes from $3,675 to $7,850, Form I-829 from $3,750 to $5,000, and the I-526E Integrity Fund fee from $1,000 to $1,100. We explain the filing timeline, the statutory investment-amount adjustment starting January 1, 2027, and the tax steps before and after the green card, including Form 3520 for parental gifts, the green card test, dual-status returns, and FBAR.
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