US raises EB‑5 visa fees, doubling costs for investors

By United One News · AI-generated summary of 2 outlets' reporting

Published 30 Sept 2026, 17:50 UTC · Updated 3 Oct 2026, 01:41 UTC

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The U.S. government increased EB‑5 visa fees, effective November 30, more than doubling the cost for investor petitions, regional‑centre applications, and permanent‑residency conditions.

• The fee hike applies to all EB‑5 investor petitions and related regional‑centre applications.
• The new fees will take effect on November 30.
• The increase more than doubles the previous cost for obtaining permanent residency through investment.

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How each side framed it

US hikes EB-5 visa fees for investors; key charges to more than double from November 30

Timeline

First reported by The Hindu BusinessLine on 30 Sept 2026, 17:50 UTC; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.

Who is covering this story

• Center (2): The Hindu BusinessLine, Mint

Sources

• US hikes EB-5 visa fees for investors; key charges to more than double from November 30 — The Hindu BusinessLine (center) · 30 Sept 2026, 17:50 UTC
• Revised green card rules, H-1B visa fee hike, social media vetting forcing Indians to rethink about American dream? — Mint (center) · 3 Oct 2026, 01:41 UTC

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