E-3
H-1B
O-1
P-3
TN
U.S. lawful permanent residence
E-3
Fees
E-3 employees are prohibited from paying E-3 petition filing fees. The E-3 petition fee must be paid by the sponsoring UH college/school/unit or department. However, an E-3 employee is responsible for paying the Form I-539 filing fee for E-3D dependents.
Departments need to request filing fee checks through the usual UH procedures. At the time of making the request, be sure to indicate that the checks must be returned to the department rather than mailed directly to USCIS. Each applicable fee must be stapled to its accompanying form and be paid by separate checks/money orders from a financial institution in the U.S. All fees should be payable in U.S. dollars to the “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”
| Petition/Application Types | Fee Types | Fee Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Change of status to E-3 Change of E-3 employer to UH Concurrent E-3 employment E-3 extension | Form I-129 filing fee* | $460 |
| Premium processing service (opt)* | Form I-907 filing fee* | $2,500 |
| E-3D change of status E-3D extension | Form I-539 filing fee | $370 |
*An E-3 petition does not need to be filed for an employee who will begin E-3 employment by entering the U.S. from abroad. In such a case, no E-3 petition fees apply, but the worker may need to pay E-3 visa fees if an E-3 entry visa from a U.S. embassy/consulate is required.
Mailing addresses
A hiring unit must provide a mailing label reflecting the appropriate address to FSIS. FSIS will mail the E-3 petition with the appropriate filing fees to the USCIS Vermont Service Center at one of the addresses below.
| Express Mail or Courier (FedEx) | |
|---|---|
| Regular processing | USCIS Vermont Service Center Attn: I-129 E-3 38 River Road Essex Junction, VT 05479-0001 |
| Premium processing | Premium Processing Service USCIS Vermont Service Center Attn: I-129 E-3 30 River Road Essex Junction, VT 05452-3808 |
Note: If a dependent will file Form I-539/I-539A to apply for an E-3D change of status or extension at the same time as the filing of an E-3 petition (Form I-129) for the employee, submit the Form I-539/I-539A to FSIS so that we can mail it in the same envelope with the E-3 petition.
If the dependent will submit a Form I-539/I-539A for an E-3D change of status or extension after the E-3 petition has already been filed, mail the Form I-539/I-539A to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox Facility at one of the following addresses:
- For USPS Certified/Priority Mail: USCIS, P.O. Box 660166, Dallas, TX 75266
- For Express Mail or Courier (FedEx, UPS): USCIS, Attn: I-539, 2501 S. State Highway 121, Business Suite 400, Lewisville, TX 75067
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H-1B
Fees
H-1B employees are prohibited from paying H-1B filing fees. Any fees relating to the filing of H-1B petitions must be paid by the sponsoring UH college/school/unit or department. However, an H-1B employee is responsible for paying the Form I-539 filing fee for H-4 dependents.
Departments need to request filing fee checks through the usual UH procedures. At the time of making the request, be sure to indicate that the checks must be returned to the department rather than mailed directly to USCIS. Each applicable fee must be stapled to its accompanying form and be paid by separate checks/money orders from a financial institution in the U.S. All fees should be payable in U.S. dollars to the “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”
| Petition/Application Types | Fee Types | Fee Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B initial entry from abroad Change of status to H-1B Change of H-1B employer to UH Concurrent H-1B employment | Form I-129 filing fee and Anti-fraud fee | $460 and $500 |
| H-1B extension H-1B amendment | Form I-129 filing fee | $460 |
| Premium processing service (opt)* | Form I-907 filing fee | $2,500 |
| H-4 change of status H-4 extension | Form I-539 filing fee | $370 |
*Generally, this fee is viewed as a business expense of the UH department employing the H-1B worker. However, if the employee alone wishes to request premium processing service for purely personal, non work-related reasons (e.g., taking a personal trip, applying for a driver’s license for personal use, etc.), the fee may be paid by the employee. In such a case, the employee should email FSIS, the department chair, and the HR specialist a statement explaining their personal reasons for requesting premium processing service; FSIS will prepare Form I-907 if the request is deemed appropriate.
Mailing addresses
FSIS will mail the H-1B petition with the appropriate filing fees to the USCIS California Service Center to the address below.
USCIS California Service Center
24000 Avila Road, Room 2312
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: 1-800-375-5283
Note: If a dependent will file Form I-539/I-539A to apply for an H-4 change of status or extension at the same time as the filing of an H-1B petition (Form I-129) for the employee, submit the Form I-539/I-539A to FSIS so that we can mail it in the same envelope with the H-1B petition.
If the dependent will submit a Form I-539/I-539A for an H-4 change of status or extension after the H-1B petition has already been filed, mail the Form I-539/I-539A to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox Facility at one of the following addresses:
- For USPS Certified/Priority Mail: USCIS, P.O. Box 660166, Dallas, TX 75266
- For Express Mail or Courier (FedEx, UPS): USCIS, Attn: I-539, 2501 S. State Highway 121, Business Suite 400, Lewisville, TX 75067
If the dependent will submit both a Form I-765 application for work authorization and a Form I-539 for an H-4 change of status/extension after the H-1B petition has already been filed, mail the Form I-539 to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox Facility at one of the following addresses:
- USPS Certified/Priority Mail: USCIS, P.O. Box 20400, Phoenix, AZ 85036
- USPS Express or Courier (FedEx, UPS): USCIS, Attn: H-4, 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85034
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O-1
Fees
O-1 employees may be responsible for paying all fees pertaining to an O-1 petition. They must pay the Form I-539 fee for their O-3 dependents.
If the department will pay the filing fees, request the filing fee checks through the usual UH procedures. At the time of making the request, be sure to indicate that the checks must be returned to the department rather than mailed directly to USCIS. Each applicable fee must be stapled to its accompanying form and be paid by separate checks/money orders from a financial institution in the U.S. All fees should be payable in U.S. dollars to the “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”
| Petition/Application Types | Fee Types | Fee Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 initial entry from abroad Change of status to O-1 Change of O-1 employer to UH Concurrent O-1 employment O-1 extension | Form I-129 filing fee | $460 |
| Premium processing service (opt) | Form I-907 filing fee | $2,500 |
| O-3 change of status O-3 extension | Form I-539 filing fee Form I-539A filing fee | $455 ($370+$85 biometrics fee) $85 biometrics fee |
Mailing addresses
A mailing label reflecting the appropriate address must be provided to FSIS. FSIS will mail the O-1 petition with the appropriate filing fees to the USCIS California Service Center at one of the addresses below.
| Express Mail or Courier (FedEx, UPS) | |
|---|---|
| Regular processing | USCIS California Service Center Attn: I-129 O 24000 Avila Road 2nd Floor, Room 2312 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Phone: 1-800-375-5283 |
| Premium processing | Premium Processing Service USCIS California Service Center Attn: I-129 O 24000 Avila Road 2nd Floor, Room 2312 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Phone: 1-800-375-5283 |
Note: If a dependent will file Form I-539/I-539A to apply for an O-3 change of status or extension at the same time as the filing of an O-1 petition (Form I-129) for the employee, submit the Form I-539/I-539A to FSIS so that we can mail it in the same envelope with the O-1 petition.
If the dependent will submit a Form I-539/I-539A for an O-3 change of status or extension after the O-1 petition has already been filed, mail the Form I-539/I-539A to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox Facility at one of the following addresses:
- For USPS Certified/Priority Mail: USCIS, P.O. Box 660166, Dallas, TX 75266
- For Express Mail or Courier (FedEx, UPS): USCIS, Attn: I-539, 2501 S. State Highway 121, Business Suite 400, Lewisville, TX 75067
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P-3
Fees
P-3 artists may be responsible for paying all fees pertaining to a P-3 petition. They must pay the Form I-539 fee for their P-4 dependents.
If the department will pay the filing fees, request the filing fee checks through the usual UH procedures. At the time of making the request, be sure to indicate that the checks must be returned to the department rather than mailed directly to USCIS. Each applicable fee must be stapled to its accompanying form and be paid by separate checks/money orders from a financial institution in the U.S. All fees should be payable in U.S. dollars to the “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”
| Petition/Application Types | Fee Types | Fee Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| P-3 initial entry from abroad Change of status to P-3 Change of P-3 employer to UH Concurrent P-3 employment P-3 extension | Form I-129 filing fee | $460 |
| Premium processing service (opt) | Form I-907 filing fee | $2,500 |
| P-4 change of status P-4 extension | Form I-539 filing fee Form I-539A filing fee | $455 ($370+$85 biometrics fee) $85 biometrics fee |
Mailing addresses
The hiring unit must provide a mailing label reflecting the appropriate address to FSIS. FSIS will mail the P-3 petition with the appropriate filing fees to the USCIS California Service Center at one of the addresses below.
| Express Mail or Courier (FedEx) | |
|---|---|
| Regular processing | USCIS California Service Center Attn: I-129 P 24000 Avila Road 2nd Floor, Room 2312 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Phone: 1-800-375-5283 |
| Premium processing | Premium Processing Service USCIS California Service Center Attn: I-129 P 24000 Avila Road 2nd Floor, Room 2312 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Phone: 1-800-375-5283 |
Note: If a dependent will file Form I-539/I-539A to apply for a P-4 change of status or extension at the same time as the filing of an P-3 petition (Form I-129) for the artist, submit the Form I-539/I-539A to FSIS so that we can mail it in the same envelope with the P-3 petition.
If the dependent will submit a Form I-539/I-539A for a P-4 change of status or extension after the P-3 petition has already been filed, mail the Form I-539/I-539A to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox Facility at one of the following addresses:
- For USPS Certified/Priority Mail: USCIS, P.O. Box 660166, Dallas, TX 75266
- For Express Mail or Courier (FedEx, UPS): USCIS, Attn: I-539, 2501 S. State Highway 121, Business Suite 400, Lewisville, TX 75067
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TN
Fees
TN employees may be responsible for paying all fees pertaining to a TN petition. They must pay the Form I-539 fee for their TD dependents.
If the department will pay the filing fees, request the filing fee checks through the usual UH procedures. At the time of making the request, be sure to indicate that the checks must be returned to the department rather than mailed directly to USCIS. Each applicable fee must be stapled to its accompanying form and be paid by separate checks/money orders from a financial institution in the U.S. All fees should be payable in U.S. dollars to the “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”
| Petition/Application Types | Fee Types | Fee Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Change of status to TN Change of TN employer to UH Concurrent TN employment TN extension | Form I-129 filing fee* | $460 |
| Premium processing service (opt) | Form I-907 filing fee | $2,500 |
| TD change of status TD extension | Form I-539 filing fee Form I-539A filing fee | $455 ($370+$85 biometrics fee) $85 biometrics fee |
*A TN petition does not need to be filed for an employee who will begin TN employment by entering the U.S. from abroad. In such a case, no TN petition fees apply. If the worker is Mexican, they may need to pay TN visa fees if a TN entry visa from a U.S. embassy/consulate is required. If the worker is Canadian, they may need to pay a TN applicant fee at the U.S. port of entry.
Mailing addresses
A mailing label reflecting the appropriate address must be provided to FSIS. FSIS will mail the TN petition with the appropriate filing fees to the USCIS Vermont Service Center at one of the addresses below.
| Express Mail or Courier (FedEx) | |
|---|---|
| Regular and Premium processing | USCIS Texas Service Center Attn: I-129 TN 6046 N. Belt Line Irving, TX 75038-0001 |
Note: If a dependent will file Form I-539/I-539A to apply for a TD change of status or extension at the same time as the filing of a TN petition (Form I-129) for the employee, submit the Form I-539/I-539A to FSIS so that we can mail it in the same envelope with the TN petition.
If the dependent will submit a Form I-539/I-539A for a TD change of status or extension after the TN petition has already been filed, mail the Form I-539/I-539A to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox Facility at one of the following addresses:
- For USPS Certified/Priority Mail: USCIS, P.O. Box 660166, Dallas, TX 75266-1066
- For Express Mail or Courier (FedEx, UPS): USCIS, Attn: I-539 (Box 660166), 2501 S. State Highway 121, Business Suite 400, Lewisville, TX 75067-8003
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U.S. permanent residence
Fees
Employees are responsible for paying all of the permanent residence fees listed below.
Each applicable fee must be stapled to its accompanying form and be paid by separate checks/money orders from a financial institution in the U.S. All fees should be payable in U.S. dollars to the “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”
| Petition/Application Types | Fee Types | Fee Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Employment-based immigrant petition | Form I-140 filing fee | $700 |
| Application to adjust status to permanent residence while in the U.S. | Form I-485 filing fee + biometric fee | $1,225 |
| Application to adjust status to permanent residence while in the U.S. if under 14 and filing with parent(s) | Form I-485 filing fee + biometric fee | $750 |
| Application to adjust status to permanent residence while in the U.S. if under 14 and filing separately from parent(s) | Form I-485 filing fee + biometric fee | $1,140 |
| Application to adjust status to permanent residence while in the U.S. if 79 or older | Form I-485 filing fee + biometric fee | $1,140 |
| Premium processing service (opt)* | Form I-907 filing fee | $2,500 |
*Premium processing service is available only for Form I-140. It will not speed up the processing of a labor certification application or Form I-485, Form I-765, or Form I-131 application, nor will it expedite an individual’s priority date.
Mailing addresses
A mailing label reflecting the appropriate address must be provided to FSIS. FSIS will mail the I-140 with the required fees. Beneficiaries must mail Form I-485, Form I-765, and/or Form I-131 applications themselves.
| Express Mail or Courier (FedEx) | |
| Form I-140 filed by itself | Regular processing: USCIS Attn: I-140 (Box 660128) 2501 S. State Hwy 121, Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067-8003 Premium processing: Premium Processing Service USCIS 850 S Street Lincoln, NE 68508 |
| Form I-485 mailed after Form I-140 (pending or approved) (include Form I-765 and Form I-131 if filing) | USCIS Attn: NFB (Box 660867) 2501 S. State Hwy 121, Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067-8003 |
| Form I-765 filed alone, after Form I-485 | USCIS Attn: AOS 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034 |
| Form I-131 filed alone, after Form I-485 | If Form I-485 receipt # starts with EAC or SRC, mail Form I-131 to: USCIS Attn: NFB (Box 660867) 2501 S. State Hwy 121, Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067-8003 If Form I-485 receipt # starts with LIN or WAC, mail Form I-131 to: USCIS Attn: NFB (Box 21281) 2108 E. Elliot Road Tempe, AZ 85284-1806 |
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