Inflation Adjustment for EOIR OBBBA Fees; Fiscal Year 2027
What happened
The Department of Justice, through its Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), issued a final rule effective October 1, 2026, to implement inflationary adjustments to immigration-related fees. This action updates OBBBA fees for filings with EOIR for FY 2027, as mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The inflation adjustment for FY 2027 OBBBA fees is 3.4 percent, based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) from July 2026.
Why it matters
Immigrants filing certain applications, motions, or appeals with EOIR will pay higher fees starting October 1, 2026. This policy ensures that the cost of these services keeps pace with inflation as required by law, impacting the financial burden on individuals engaging with the immigration review system.
Who it affects
- ›Individuals filing immigration appeals with EOIR
- ›Individuals filing motions to reopen or reconsider EOIR decisions
- ›Individuals applying for suspension of deportation
- ›Individuals applying for cancellation of removal
- ›Immigration practitioners representing clients before EOIR
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