United States | Reminder: USCIS will reject forms with incorrect fees after Aug. 21

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a Federal Register Notice in July announcing a series of immigration fees to be collected under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill. Any form postmarked on or after Aug. 21, 2025, without the proper filing fee will be rejected.

Key Points:

• USCIS published a July 22 edition of the immigration fee schedule (Form G-1055) with updated filing and additional fees for various immigration-related forms.
• These fees will apply to certain immigration benefit requests postmarked on or after July 22, 2025. Forms submitted without the correct fees after Aug. 21, 2025, will be rejected.
• USCIS notes that “certain filers may qualify for a fee waiver for certain forms. To determine your eligibility for a fee waiver, please review Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver.” Form I-912 was also updated on July 22. USCIS will accept prior editions (or a written request). The edition date can be found at the bottom of the form page and instructions.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

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