US Doubles EB-5 Visa Fees for Indian Investors From Nov 30
US immigration authorities have announced plans to double fees for EB-5 visa applicants from November 30, affecting Indian investors seeking a US Green Card.
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides a pathway to permanent residency for qualifying foreign investors and their eligible family members. To qualify, investors must make a qualifying investment in a US commercial enterprise and create at least 10 full-time jobs.
The new fee rule raises the Form I-526E filing fee from $3,675 to $7,850 for regional-centre investors, an increase of $4,175 or 114%. With the separate EB-5 Integrity Fund fee, the total payable for the two charges will rise from $4,675 to $8,950.
The revised fees also apply to standalone investors, with a new Form I-526 fee increasing from $3,675 to $7,615, a 107% rise. The USCIS fee for removing conditions on permanent resident status will rise from $3,750 to $5,000, an increase of about 33%.