USCIS Filing Fees in 2026: Complete Fee Schedule
The current fees for the major USCIS forms, from USCIS's own fee schedule, with fee waivers, how to pay, and what the April 2024 fee rule changed.
Have a case with USCIS? Check my case free
Fees for the major forms
| Form | Purpose | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | $675 on paper, $625 online |
| I-485 | Adjustment of Status (green card) | $1,440 on paper, $1,390 online |
| I-765 | Work permit (EAD) | $260 with a pending I-485 filed with its fee on or after April 1, 2024; otherwise usually $520 on paper, $470 online (some categories differ: see G-1055) |
| I-131 | Advance parole (travel) with a pending I-485 | $630 on paper, $580 online |
| N-400 | Naturalization (citizenship) | $760 on paper, $710 online; $380 if your household income is at most 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines |
| I-751 | Remove conditions on a green card | $750 on paper, $700 online |
| I-140 | Immigrant petition for a worker | $715 on paper, $665 online, plus an Asylum Program Fee for most employers ($600; $300 for small employers and self-petitioners) |
| I-907 | Premium processing (I-140) | $2,965, on top of the form fee |
Checked against USCIS's fee schedule (edition 10/07/26) on October 9, 2026. Fees change: confirm each one on uscis.gov or in the form's instructions before you pay. A filing with the wrong fee is rejected.
What changed with the April 2024 fee rule
USCIS's fee rule took effect on April 1, 2024. The main changes:
- The I-485 fee no longer includes the work permit (I-765) and travel document (I-131): they are paid separately. An I-765 filed with a pending I-485 costs $260.
- The separate biometrics fee ended; biometrics are part of each form's fee.
- Employers filing I-129 and I-140 petitions pay a new Asylum Program Fee.
- Many forms cost $50 less when filed online.
If your I-485 was filed with its fee before April 1, 2024 and is still pending, your I-765 and advance parole I-131 still cost nothing.
Fee waivers (Form I-912)
Some forms, including the I-485, N-400 and I-765 in certain categories, can be filed with a fee waiver request (Form I-912) if you meet its income or hardship rules. You must send proof, such as tax returns or proof of means-tested benefits. The I-912 page lists which forms and categories qualify.
Not every form can be waived. The I-130, I-140, I-751 and premium processing (I-907), for example, are paid in full.
How to pay
- Online filing: card or bank account, in your USCIS account.
- Paper filing: since October 28, 2025 USCIS takes electronic payment only: a bank withdrawal with Form G-1650, or a credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450.
- Checks and money orders are accepted only with an approved exemption (Form G-1651).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a marriage-based green card cost in total?
For a spouse adjusting status in the U.S., on paper: I-130 ($675) + I-485 ($1,440) + I-765 ($260) + I-131 advance parole ($630) = $3,005 in USCIS fees, or $2,955 with the I-130 filed online. The I-765 and I-131 are optional. The medical exam is paid to the civil surgeon on top, at a price the doctor sets.
Can I get a refund if my application is denied?
No. USCIS filing fees are non-refundable whatever the outcome: the fee pays for processing, not for a result. A filing that is rejected (not accepted for processing) is returned with its payment.
See your own case, explained.
See every step USCIS has recorded for your case, in plain English: your timeline, silent updates, and what usually comes next for cases like yours.
Check my case freeWe are immigration applicants and technologists who built CaseStatusAPI to help others navigate the USCIS process with transparency. Our guides are informed by firsthand experience, community feedback, and deep analysis of USCIS internal API data.
Learn more about us