How much does it cost to file a green card application (Form I-485)?

The I-485 filing fee is $1,440 by paper, or $1,390 when it can be filed online. An extra $1,590 applies (from October 1, 2026; $1,540 before then) if the case is filed with or adjudicated by the immigration court (EOIR). Children under 14 filing with a parent pay $950 by paper or $900 online, and several categories are fee-exempt.

How much is the U.S. citizenship application (Form N-400) fee?

The N-400 fee is $760 by paper or $710 filed online. A reduced fee of $380 is available to applicants at or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines, and military applicants under INA 328/329 pay $0.

How much is the I-130 family petition fee?

The I-130 fee is $675 by paper or $625 when filed online.

Can USCIS filing fees be waived or reduced?

Sometimes. Certain forms qualify for a fee waiver (Form I-912) or a reduced fee based on income, and some categories, including certain military and humanitarian filings, are fee-exempt. Eligibility depends on the form and your circumstances.

Do USCIS filing fees change?

Yes. The amounts here reflect USCIS Form G-1055 (edition 09/09/26). USCIS updates its fee schedule periodically, and the added fees required by Pub. L. 119-21 are adjusted every year, so confirm the current fee on uscis.gov before you file.

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Look up the government filing fee by form and filing method — green cards, citizenship, work permits, petitions. The notes are the part most people miss: exemptions, reduced fees, and the surcharges that get added on top.

Check the edition date before you rely on this. The amounts here are from USCIS Form G-1055, edition 09/09/26, checked September 26, 2026. USCIS revises the fee schedule periodically, and some add-on fees are adjusted every year. Confirm the current fee at uscis.gov/g-1055 before you file. This is general information, not legal advice.

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Paper vs. online Most forms cost less filed online through a USCIS account. Some can only be filed on paper, shown here as a dash.

This is not your total Surcharges, medical exams, translations and attorney fees are separate, as is the biometrics fee on the few filings that still charge one, such as TPS. Several categories are fee-exempt — read the notes.

Source: USCIS Form G-1055, edition 09/09/26, checked September 26, 2026. Fees change — always confirm the current amount at uscis.gov/g-1055 before filing. Government filing fees are separate from attorney fees, and this page is general information rather than legal advice about your case.

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