The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase premium processing fees for various visa categories, including H-1B, F-1, and O-1, effective March 1, 2026. These adjustments, mandated by the USCIS Stabilization Act, aim to account for inflation between June 2023 and June 2025. The increased revenue will fund agency operations, improve adjudication processes, and address backlogs. Specific fee hikes are detailed for forms like I-129, I-140, and I-539, impacting foreign professionals and students, particularly Indian nationals.