No. The official principal gift, processing fees and continuing corporate terms are distinct obligations. The September 7, 2026 official processing fee is US$15,000 per person and nonrefundable; the principal gift is US$1,000,000 individually or US$2,000,000 per corporate-sponsored employee principal. Family and continuing corporate obligations are additional.
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A percentage charge does not replace the initial framework. Use the applicable individual or corporate principal and eligible family terms.
A defined scope of work, the total fee and its payment schedule, what is refundable and at which stage, the adviser's authorization to give immigration advice, and their written statement of the current official terms. The official FAQ says small additional State Department fees may apply and identifies the required medical examination, so follow the current official payment instructions rather than assuming a separate ordinary petition-fee schedule. Before any transfer, identify the applicant, official payee, authorized payment method, amount, timing, and any stated receipt or refund terms in the controlling material. Only the processing fee is expressly described as non-refundable in the stated terms; do not infer either a general refund entitlement or universal non-refundability for every other expense. Treat that distinction as fundamental when comparing it with a capital-investment route, and confirm the current official program terms before making an irreversible transaction.