U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review Adjusts Fees for Certain DHS Forms Due to Inflation for Fiscal Year 2027

What changed

UK Visas and Immigration has published an updated list of immigration and nationality fees. These new fees start on 8 October 2026. This document, called 'Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 October 2026', states that all application fees for visas and nationality routes will stay the same. This applies whether you apply from inside or outside the UK. This means the fee structure that started on 8 April 2026 will continue to be used.

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

The U.S. Department of Labour has issued a final rule. This rule cancels 29 CFR Part 42. Part 42 used to make formal procedures mandatory for agencies to coordinate enforcement efforts regarding migrant and seasonal farmworkers. This change takes effect from 30 September 2026. It aims to make operations more efficient by removing old rules. These old rules no longer match how the Department is organised or how it works. The Department says this change will make its enforcement strategy fit better with modern, flexible, and effective ways of coordinating that it already uses.

What changed

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is adjusting fees for the Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB-5) Immigrant Investor Program, with the changes set to take effect on 30 November 2026. This measure ensures that the programme's operational costs, including application processing, background checks, eligibility verification, and fraud detection, are fully covered by filing fees rather than taxpayer funds. The updated fee schedule also supports strengthened integrity measures, such as compliance reviews, audits, and site visits, as directed by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. Consequently, individuals seeking lawful permanent residence through the EB-5 programme will face increased application costs.