USCIS FY 2027 Fee Update: H.R. 1 Inflation Adjustments Now Announced

USCIS has officially announced inflation adjustments to immigration filing fees for Fiscal Year 2027, pursuant to the fee schedule established under H.R. 1. These adjustments reflect cost-of-living increases and are intended to ensure the agency's fee revenue keeps pace with operational costs. For EB-3 applicants — including skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers — the updated fee schedule affects key filings such as Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers), Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence), and associated biometric and supplement fees. Applicants in the pipeline should verify that any pending or upcoming filings use the correct fee amounts to avoid rejection. The H.R. 1 fee framework introduced structured periodic inflation adjustments, meaning future fee increases are now tied to defined economic metrics rather than ad hoc rulemaking. This change provides more predictability for immigration attorneys and applicants planning multi-stage filings. Applicants with cases already in progress are generally not affected by mid-process fee changes, but those preparing to file new petitions — particularly I-140s or I-485s — should confirm the current fee schedule on the official USCIS website before submitting. Filing with outdated fees remains one of the most common causes of rejected applications. Immigration attorneys recommend double-checking fee totals when filing concurrently (I-140 and I-485 together) as multiple fee components apply. Applicants should also monitor the USCIS fee schedule page for any further updates tied to the FY 2027 effective date.