USCIS Filing Fees
What each form costs to file, including biometrics where USCIS charges it. Latest change effective October 16, 2026.
| Form | What It Is | Filing | Biometrics | Total | Fee Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-1041 | Genealogy Index Search RequestSearch USCIS's index of historical immigration records. $80 paper / $30 online. | $80$30 online | - | $80 | Not Eligible |
| I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure DocumentReplace I-94 arrival/departure record. | $560 | - | $560 | Not Eligible |
| I-129 | Petition for Nonimmigrant WorkerFor H-1B, L-1, O-1, P, Q, R visa petitions. An Asylum Program Fee also applies: $600 in general, $300 for employers with 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, $0 for nonprofits. | $780 | - | $780 | Not Eligible |
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e)K-1 fiance(e) visa petition. | $675 | - | $675 | Not Eligible |
| I-130 | Petition for Alien RelativeFor U.S. citizens and permanent residents petitioning for family members. $675 paper / $625 online. | $675$625 online | - | $675 | Not Eligible |
| I-130A | Supplemental Information for Spouse BeneficiaryFiled with I-130 for spouse petitions. No separate filing fee. | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)NOT free with I-485 since the April 2024 fee rule unbundled it - $630 whether or not an I-485 is pending. For a parole request, the law (H.R. 1) adds a separate immigration parole fee that cannot be waived: $1,020, or $1,050 from October 16, 2026 (postmark date). | $630 | - | $630 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-134 | Declaration of Financial SupportFor K-1 fiance(e) and some other nonimmigrant categories. No filing fee. | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien WorkersEmployment-based immigrant visa petition (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3). $715 paper / $665 online. | $715$665 online | - | $715 | Not Eligible |
| I-20 | Certificate of Eligibility (Student Visa)Issued by school. SEVIS fee ($350 for F/M, $220 for J) paid separately to ICE. | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for AdmissionAfter deportation or removal. | $1,175 | - | $1,175 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-290B | Notice of Appeal or MotionAppeal a USCIS decision or file a motion to reopen/reconsider. | $800 | - | $800 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special ImmigrantVAWA self-petitioners are fee-exempt. | $515 | - | $515 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence (Adjustment of Status)Covers biometrics. Does NOT include the EAD or Advance Parole: the April 2024 fee rule unbundled them, so I-765 ($260 with a pending I-485) and I-131 ($630) are now charged separately. Reduced fee for applicants under 14 filing with a parent. Filing fee: $1,440 paper / $1,390 online. | $1,440$1,390 online | - | $1,440 | Not Eligible |
| I-526 | Immigrant Petition by Standalone InvestorEB-5 direct investor petition. $7,615 for filings postmarked on or after November 30, 2026.From November 30, 2026: $7,615 | $3,675 | - | $3,675 | Not Eligible |
| I-526E | Immigrant Petition by Regional Center InvestorEB-5 regional center investor petition. $7,850 for filings postmarked on or after November 30, 2026. A separate EB-5 Integrity Fund fee also applies: $1,000, or $1,100 from November 30, 2026.From November 30, 2026: $7,850 | $3,675 | - | $3,675 | Not Eligible |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant StatusChange or extend B, F, H-4, L-2, and other nonimmigrant statuses. $470 paper / $420 online, biometrics included - there is no separate $85 biometrics fee. Premium processing is available for certain changes of status to F, J, or M. | $470$420 online | - | $470 | Not Eligible |
| I-589 | Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal$100 asylum fee, paid when you file. The law (H.R. 1) requires it and it cannot be waived. While the application is pending, USCIS also charges a yearly fee: $102, or $105 if postmarked on or after October 16, 2026. Must be filed within 1 year of arrival. | $100 | - | $100 | Not Eligible |
| I-600 | Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate RelativeNon-Hague Convention orphan adoption. | $920 | - | $920 | Not Eligible |
| I-601 | Application for Waiver of Grounds of InadmissibilityWaiver for criminal, immigration fraud, or other inadmissibility grounds. | $1,050 | - | $1,050 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-601A | Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence WaiverProvisional waiver for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. | $795 | - | $795 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-693 | Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination RecordNo USCIS filing fee. Civil surgeon exam cost paid directly ($200-$500). | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative PetitionFor refugees and asylees to petition for spouse and unmarried children. | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| I-751 | Petition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceFor conditional residents married less than 2 years at time of green card approval. Includes biometrics. $750 paper / $700 online. | $750$700 online | - | $750 | Not Eligible |
| I-765 | Application for Employment AuthorizationNot free with I-485 since the April 2024 fee rule unbundled it: $260 if you have a pending I-485 filed on or after April 1, 2024, otherwise $520 paper / $470 online. Premium processing ($1,780) is available for OPT and STEM-OPT categories. For a first work permit based on a pending asylum application, parole or TPS, the law (H.R. 1) adds a fee that cannot be waived: $560, or $570 if postmarked on or after October 16, 2026. Check uscis.gov/i-765 for your category's total. | $520$470 online | - | $520 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-800 | Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate RelativeHague Convention intercountry adoption. | $920 | - | $920 | Not Eligible |
| I-817 | Application for Family Unity BenefitsFamily Unity Program benefits. | $760 | - | $760 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected StatusTPS application. $520 for filings postmarked on or after October 16, 2026; until October 15 it is $510, and USCIS rejects a filing postmarked from October 16 with the old fee. Fee waiver available. A separate $30 biometrics fee is also due (it can be waived). Re-registration has no filing fee but still needs the $30 biometrics fee. | $520 | $30 | $550 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-821D | Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)DACA request: $85. It is filed with Form I-765, which costs $520 paper / $470 online, so the total is $605 paper / $555 online. | $85 | - | $85 | Not Eligible |
| I-829 | Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident StatusFor EB-5 investors to remove conditions. $5,000 for filings postmarked on or after November 30, 2026.From November 30, 2026: $5,000 | $3,750 | - | $3,750 | Not Eligible |
| I-864 | Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INARequired for family-based and some employment-based immigrants. No filing fee. | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| I-864A | Contract Between Sponsor and Household MemberJoint sponsor or household member supplement. No separate fee. | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident CardRenew or replace green card. Includes biometrics. $465 paper / $415 online. Fee waiver (Form I-912) available. | $465$415 online | - | $465 | I-912 May Apply |
| I-914 | Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T Visa)For victims of trafficking. No filing fee. | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| I-918 | Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa)For victims of qualifying criminal activity. No filing fee. | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| I-944 | Declaration of Self-SufficiencyNo longer used. It was part of the 2019 public charge rule, which is no longer in effect; public charge questions are now on Form I-485. | - | - | - | Not Eligible |
| N-400 | Application for NaturalizationIncludes biometrics. $760 paper / $710 online. Reduced fee ($380) if household income is at or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines. Fee waiver (Form I-912) if household income is at or below 150%. | $760$710 online | - | $760 | I-912 May Apply |
| N-600 | Application for Certificate of CitizenshipFor persons who automatically acquired or derived U.S. citizenship. | $1,385$1,335 online | - | $1,385 | I-912 May Apply |
Costs Beyond The Filing Fee
These are not USCIS fees, but they are part of what a case costs.
Medical exam (civil surgeon)
Unavoidable$200 – $500
Form I-693 examination by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. Includes basic physical and blood tests.
Required vaccinations
UnavoidableUp to $400
Cost varies based on insurance coverage and which vaccinations are needed. Some are available free at health departments.
Passport-style photos
Unavoidable$15 – $25
2x2 inch photos meeting USCIS specifications. Usually 2 photos per application.
Certified document translation (per page)
Unavoidable$20 – $50
All foreign-language documents must be accompanied by certified English translations.
Attorney fees - family-based green card
$1,500 – $5,000
Legal representation for family-based immigration cases including I-130 and I-485.
Attorney fees - employment-based green card
$3,000 – $8,000
Legal representation for EB-2/EB-3 PERM labor certification and I-140/I-485.
Attorney fees - H-1B petition
$2,000 – $5,000
Legal representation for H-1B nonimmigrant worker petition. Often paid by employer.
Attorney fees - naturalization
$1,500 – $4,000
Legal representation for N-400 citizenship application.
Attorney fees - removal defense
$5,000 – $15,000
Legal representation for removal/deportation defense cases.
Attorney fees - asylum
$3,000 – $12,000
Legal representation for asylum application and proceedings.
Travel for USCIS interview
Unavoidable$100 – $1,000
Transportation, lodging, and meals for USCIS field office interview. Varies by distance.
Travel for consular processing
$500 – $3,000
International travel for visa interview at U.S. consulate/embassy abroad.
USCIS mailing (priority/express)
Unavoidable$25 – $50
Priority mail or express delivery for sending application packages to USCIS.
Return mailing / tracking
$10 – $30
Self-addressed return envelope or tracking for important documents.
Foreign credential evaluation
$100 – $350
Academic credential evaluation for employment-based petitions (e.g., WES, ECE, NACES members).
Civil document copies
Unavoidable$10 – $50
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and other civil records. Per document.
Police clearance certificates
$20 – $200
Police clearance from countries where applicant lived 6+ months. Required for consular processing.
SEVIS fee (F/M students)
$350
One-time SEVIS fee for F and M visa applicants. $220 for J visa.
State Department visa application fee (DS-160)
$185 – $325
Nonimmigrant visa application fee - $185 for B1/B2, more for petition-based and E categories. Immigrant visa processing is charged separately (about $325); confirm the current amount on travel.state.gov.
USCIS immigrant fee
$235
Fee for immigrant visa holders to receive their green card after arrival in the U.S.
Notarization / affidavits
$10 – $50
Notarization fees for affidavits and declarations.
PERM labor certification (advertising costs)
$2,000 – $8,000
Required recruitment advertising for PERM labor certification (EB-2/EB-3). Typically paid by employer.
Fees change, and USCIS rejects a filing sent with the wrong amount. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay.
About USCIS Fees
How do I pay a USCIS fee?
When you file online, you pay in the same session by card or bank account. For a paper filing, follow the payment section of that form's instructions on uscis.gov, which lists the methods it accepts.
Can I get a fee waiver?
Some forms allow it with Form I-912 if you receive a means-tested benefit, your household income is at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, or you are in financial hardship. Not every form can be waived; the form's instructions say whether yours can.
Do I get my fee back if my case is denied?
Usually not. USCIS fees pay for reviewing the application, so they are not refunded when a case is denied or withdrawn, except in rare cases of a USCIS error.