Transaction Charges
On Oct. 1, 2024, USCIS implemented the second phase of a transaction charge increase for SAVE verification cases, which also streamlines billing to a single charge per verification case. SAVE also charges a minimum monthly service charge of $25.00 for each month in which a user agency submits at least one SAVE case. This increase is necessary as part of a phased approach through 2028 to more fully recover program costs as required by law and Federal agency guidance.
Federal Agencies
The federal agency charge is $2.25 per case in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (Oct. 1, 2024 – Sept. 30, 2025) and incrementally increases until reaching $3.10 per case in FY 2026.
| Fiscal Year | Federal Agency Charge |
|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $1.50 |
| FY 2025 | $2.25 |
| FY 2026 | $3.10 |
Non-federal Agencies:
The non-federal agency charge is $1.50 per case in FY 2025 (Oct. 1, 2024 – Sept. 30, 2025) and will incrementally increase to $3.10 per case by FY 2028. Non-federal agencies have a longer phase-in period for increased transaction changes due to their smaller budgets and longer budget cycles.
| Fiscal Year | Non-Federal Agency Charge |
|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $1.00 |
| FY 2025 | $1.50 |
| FY 2026 | $2.00 |
| FY 2027 | $2.50 |
| FY 2028 | $3.10 |