On December 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Premium Processing for certain applications, using Form I-907 Request for Premium Processing, due to inflation. The final rule will become effective on applications postmarked, or received via online filing, on or after February 26, 2024.
The Final Rule can be viewed on the Federal Register website here.
The Final Rule, and resulting Premium Processing Fee increases, will impact the following applications commonly utilized by MIT international scholars and international students who request Premium Processing:
* Form I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (including H-1B, O-1, E-3 and TN petitions): increase from $2,500 to $2,805
* Form I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker: increase from $2,500 to $2,805
*Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (including Change of Status to J-1, J-2): increase from $1,750 to $1,965
*Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization for F-1 Optional Practical Training or STEM Optional Practical Training Extension: increase from $1,500 to $1,685
The MIT International Scholars Office (ISchO) and MIT International Students Office (ISO) will be sure to update the community as any additional information is received. If you have any specific questions, please contact your ISchO Advisor as appropriate.