U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Adjusts Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB-5) Fees and Implements Integrity Act Provisions

What changed

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has published adjusted fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 for several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) forms when filed with the EOIR, including Form I-485, Form I-589 (Annual Asylum Fee), Form I-601, and Form I-821. This statutory inflation adjustment takes effect on 1 October 2026, as required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Applicants must ensure all relevant filings submitted on or after this date include the new fee amounts, otherwise applications will be rejected.

What changed

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented an inflation-based increase for certain immigration-related fees, effective from 16 October 2026. This adjustment, mandated by H.R. 1, impacts specific application fees, including those for asylum applications, travel documents, employment authorisation, and Temporary Protected Status. Requests postmarked on or after this date must include the new, higher fee, otherwise they will be rejected. This ensures ongoing alignment with inflationary costs as specified in the legislation.

What changed

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a final rule. This rule changes immigration fees. It is through its Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). These changes are for the financial year 2027. They start on 1 October 2026. This is a required update due to inflation for fees under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). These fees cover documents like Notices of Appeal and various requests. The update makes sure the department follows legal rules.

What changed

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has published a draft Code of Practice for employers, which will become law on 1 October 2026. This updated guidance helps employers meet their legal duty to stop illegal working, and at the same time, avoid unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 and relevant Northern Ireland laws. The Code specifically focuses on preventing race discrimination when carrying out 'right to work' checks. It affects all employers across the UK who hire or employ people from this date onwards.