Each eligible included spouse requires US$1 million plus US$15,000 nonrefundable processing under the programme, including corporate cases.
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Distinguish already-paid charges from additional obligations and follow official gift instructions. A change in family circumstances does not create a published free spouse benefit. The nonrefundable processing charge is US$15,000 per person; after vetting when instructed, the principal gift is US$1 million individually or US$2 million corporately. Family additions and continuing corporate conditions are separate.
The amounts are stated in the official program materials and consist of the gift to the U.S. government together with a processing fee; related government filing fees appear in the USCIS fee schedule, Form G-1055. Current corporate terms include 1% annual maintenance and a 5% transfer fee with a new background check; the FAQ describes conditional reuse of a prior gift for a new employee. The 1% annual maintenance charge is an ongoing corporate obligation measured over time, while the 5% is event-driven and attaches only where the transfer mechanism is actually used. Applicants should also expect ordinary ancillary costs — legal fees, document preparation, translations — which sit outside the programme's own charges and are payable regardless of outcome. Budget separately for government charges, document preparation, travel, medical requirements if applicable, and independent professional advice.