Form I-526 filing fee
Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor (EB-5) · USCIS · Employment
The filing fee for Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor (EB-5)) is $11,160 as of June 2026. Petition for an EB-5 immigrant investor green card based on a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise (standalone, non-regional-center). The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $11,160.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee | $11,160 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $11,160 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
What Form I-526 is for
Petition for an EB-5 immigrant investor green card based on a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise (standalone, non-regional-center).
Who files Form I-526
Foreign investors making a qualifying EB-5 investment outside a regional center.
Processing time
EB-5 cases can take years. The companion regional-center form is Form I-526E, which carries the same $11,160 fee.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-526?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor (EB-5)) is $11,160 when filed online, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-526?
Form I-526 is generally not eligible for a fee waiver. Check the official form instructions, because exemptions exist for some categories.
What is Form I-526 used for?
Petition for an EB-5 immigrant investor green card based on a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise (standalone, non-regional-center).
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Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-526 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule). Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15