EOIR Fees
EOIR filing fees are being updated per a new interim final rule. This does not directly affect customs or import duties, but importers who interact with immigration proceedings (e.g., for employees or business visas) should note the fee changes.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Small cross-border importers who sponsor employees for immigration or have business visa filings with EOIR. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective upon publication; check the rule for specific effective date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Fee schedules for filings with the Executive Office for Immigration Review are being updated to comply with a recent statute.
Who it affects
Small cross-border importers who sponsor employees for immigration or have business visa filings with EOIR.
What you must do
Review updated fee schedule and adjust any pending or future immigration filings accordingly.
Deadline
Effective upon publication; check the rule for specific effective date.
Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/11/2026-11692/eoir-fees
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