USCIS & Department of State Immigration Fees
Current government filing and visa fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State. Attorney fees are not included.
Important Disclaimers
- •These are government filing and visa fees. Attorney fees are not included and vary by case complexity.
- •Fees change regularly. Always verify current fees with USCIS and the Department of State before filing your application.
- •Your total cost may be higher. Additional expenses include medical exams, translations, passport photos, and postage.
Official Government Fee Information
Click below for the most up-to-date government filing fees
Marriage-Based Green Cards
I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131
Assumes a paper-filed I-130 and includes the family petition, adjustment of status, work permit, and travel document
I-130
Establishes family relationship for green card eligibility
I-485
Application for permanent residence (adults); $950 if under age 14 and filing concurrently with the Form I-485 of one parent
I-765
Employment authorization based on a pending Form I-485 filed with the required fee on or after April 1, 2024
I-131
Travel document for international travel during processing
Citizenship & Naturalization
N-400
Reduced paper filing fee: $380 for qualifying applicants with documented household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Family Immigration
I-129F
Petition to bring fiancé(e) to the U.S. for marriage. Department of State K visa application fee: $265 per applicant.
I-130 + DS-260
I-130: $625 online / $675 paper; family-based immigrant visa application fee: $325; NVC Affidavit of Support review fee: $120; USCIS Immigrant Fee: $235. Does not include medical examination, document, translation, or travel costs.
Green Card Maintenance
I-751
Convert 2-year conditional green card to 10-year permanent card
I-90
Replace expired, lost, or damaged green card
Other Common Forms
DS-260
Family-based immigrant visa application for applicants using consular processing
I-864
$0 USCIS filing fee. In applicable consular-processing cases, the National Visa Center charges a separate $120 Affidavit of Support review fee.
I-693
$0 USCIS filing fee. Civil surgeon examination, laboratory, and vaccination costs vary by provider.
Additional Costs to Consider
Medical & Documentation
- • Civil surgeon examination, laboratory, and vaccination costs: Vary by provider
- • Document translations: $50-$200 per document
- • Passport photos: $15-$30
- • Birth/marriage certificate copies: $20-$50
Processing & Delivery
- • Courier/certified mail: $20-$50
- • Biometrics fee: Usually included in filing fee
- • Travel to USCIS appointments: Varies
May Qualify for Fee Waiver?
You may be eligible for a fee waiver (Form I-912) or reduced fees if:
- • Your household income is at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines
- • You receive means-tested public benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, TANF)
- • You're experiencing financial hardship
Not all applications qualify for fee waivers. Consult with an immigration attorney to determine eligibility.
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Common Questions About Immigration Fees
No, USCIS requires full payment of filing fees when you submit your application. However, some immigration attorneys offer payment plans for their legal fees. Third-party services may also offer financing options.
Once USCIS accepts your application with the correct fee, fee increases do not affect your pending case. You only pay the fee amount that was current when you filed.
Yes, most immigration applications require separate fees for each applicant, including children. The $950 Form I-485 fee applies when the child is under age 14 and files concurrently with the Form I-485 of one parent.
No. These are government filing and visa fees charged by USCIS and the U.S. Department of State. Attorney fees are separate and vary based on case complexity, required services, and attorney experience. Schedule a consultation to receive an accurate quote for legal representation.
The current government fees for a marriage-based adjustment package total $3,005 when Form I-130 is filed on paper. This includes the I-130 petition ($675), I-485 adjustment of status ($1,440), I-765 work permit ($260), and I-131 advance parole ($630). Attorney fees are additional and vary by case.
The Form N-400 filing fee is $760 for a paper filing or $710 for an online filing. A reduced $380 paper filing fee is available to qualifying applicants with documented household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Attorney fees are not included.
Fee Information for Immigration Services
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