USCIS Premium Processing Is Now $2,965: How Immigration Firms Should Rebuild Retainers, Trust Deposits, and Cash Flow in 2026

The March 1, 2026 premium processing increase pushed I-129 and I-140 expedite fees to $2,965, and USCIS now rejects underpaid filings outright. Here is how immigration firms should rebuild advance-cost retainers, trust deposits, and cash-flow controls so a fee change never stalls a case.