India, Sept. 30 -- The US has announced it will raise its investor programme fees, approximately doubling the existing figures. The EB-5 visa fee hike is aimed at recovering the programme's full running cost. USCIS announced the rule on September 29, and the new fees will take effect on November 30, 2026. The EB-5 programme is popular with Indian entrepreneurs and families seeking a Green Card.

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US' EB-5 visa fee hike explained A press release announcing the news says, "USCIS is largely funded by filing fees, not taxpayer dollars. This means the cost of reviewing applications, conducting background checks, verifying eligibility, detecting fraud, and maintaining programme operations...