November 4, 2016
A final USCIS fee rule was published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2016 [81 FR 73292]. The new fees will become effective on December 23, 2016.
"Applications or petitions mailed, postmarked, or otherwise filed on or after December 23, 2016 must include the new fee."
International students applying for CPT, OPT, off-campus employment due to economic hardship, or to extend/change nonimmigrant status on or after December 23, 2016 should refer to the fee increases below:
Form # | Form Title | Current | Effective 12/23/2016 | % Change |
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I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | $290 | $370 | 28% |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | $380 | $410 | 8% |