# U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB-5) Fee Rule

**Action Urgency Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-09-30 |
| Effective | 2026-11-30 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 8 CFR 106, 8 CFR 216 |
| Summary | This final rule adjusts the Employment-Based Immigration, Fifth Preference (EB-5) immigration benefit request fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It also codifies provisions of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, implements new statutory requirements, and addresses public comments received on the proposed fee rule published on October 23, 2025. |
| Document number | 2026-20016 |

## Why this score
- Effective date within 30 days.
- Significant rule under EO 12866.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/30/2026-20016/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-employment-based-immigrant-visa-fifth-preference-eb-5-fee). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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