Form I-485 Filing Fee: $1,390 Online, $1,440 Paper
Form I-485 — Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Used by someone already inside the United States to apply for a green card (lawful permanent residence) without leaving the country.
How much is the Form I-485 filing fee?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-485 is $1,390 online / $1,440 paper — General filing, applicant 14 or older. Filing through a USCIS online account saves $50. This is the USCIS filing fee only: it does not include attorney fees, premium processing, or fees collected by the Department of State.
General filing, applicant 14 or older.
| Filing category | Online | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| General filing, applicant 14 or older | $1,390 | $1,440 |
| Under 14 and filing with a parent's I-485 | $900 | $950 |
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Filing fees taken from USCIS Form G-1055 (the fee schedule), fee-schedule edition 05/29/26, last checked 2026-07-11. Fees change frequently — confirm your exact total on uscis.gov before filing.
Which edition of Form I-485 is current?
The current edition of Form I-485 is dated 01/20/25. The edition date is printed at the bottom of every page, and every page you file must come from that same edition — USCIS rejects filings made on a superseded edition. Download a fresh copy from uscis.gov right before you file and check the date again.
The posted instructions PDF carries leftover DRAFT watermark text in its text layer; page footers confirm edition 01/20/25.
Two different dates — don't mix them up. 01/20/25 is Form I-485's own edition date, printed on the form. 05/29/26 is the edition of USCIS Form G-1055, the fee schedule the amounts above come from. They are two separate documents that change on separate timetables; only the 01/20/25 date is what USCIS checks on your form.
Who files Form I-485?
People in the U.S. with an approved or concurrently filed immigrant petition — family-based, employment-based, refugee/asylee, or another eligible category.
Most common I-485 mistakes that cause rejections
USCIS rejects or issues a Request for Evidence on filings every day for small, fixable errors. For I-485, the ones we see most often are:
- Leaving required fields blank instead of writing "N/A" or "None" — a top rejection trigger.
- Using an outdated edition of the form (USCIS rejects superseded editions).
- Gaps or contradictions in the address, employment, and travel history sections.
- Submitting foreign-language documents without a complete certified English translation.
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How to file Form I-485 without getting rejected
- Use the current edition. USCIS rejects outdated editions — check the date printed at the bottom of the form (it should read 01/20/25) against uscis.gov.
- Answer every field. Write “N/A” or “None” instead of leaving anything blank — blanks are a leading rejection cause.
- Be consistent. Your name, A-Number, and dates must match exactly across every form and supporting document.
- Sign and date by hand. Only a handwritten ink signature — or a scan, photocopy, or fax of one — is valid on a paper I-485. A typed name, a cursive or script font, a stamp, or e-signature software output (such as DocuSign) is not. Electronic signatures count only when captured through a USCIS online account during online filing. Under the DHS signature rule effective 07/10/2026, an invalid signature on a paper filing can be denied — USCIS keeps the filing fee and there is no opportunity to cure — not merely rejected.
- Translate foreign documents. Include a complete certified English translation of anything not in English.
- Pay the exact fee. Use the fee calculator and confirm on uscis.gov — the wrong amount gets the package returned.
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Form I-485 — frequently asked questions
How much is the Form I-485 filing fee?
The USCIS filing fee for I-485 is $1,390 online / $1,440 paper (General filing, applicant 14 or older), per the current G-1055 schedule (edition 05/29/26). Always confirm at the official USCIS fee calculator before filing.
Is there a reduced or different I-485 fee for my situation?
Yes — I-485 has one alternate fee category on the G-1055 schedule: Under 14 and filing with a parent's I-485 — $900 online / $950 paper. Confirm which one applies to you at the official USCIS fee calculator before you pay.
Can I file Form I-485 online?
The G-1055 schedule prices I-485 at $1,390 filed online and $1,440 on paper — $50 cheaper online. USCIS changes which forms and categories it accepts online, so check uscis.gov for the current filing options for your situation before you file.
Which edition of Form I-485 is current?
The current edition of Form I-485 is dated 01/20/25, printed at the bottom of every page. Every page you file must come from that same edition — USCIS rejects filings made on a superseded edition. Note that this is the form's own edition date and is different from the 05/29/26 edition of USCIS Form G-1055, the fee schedule the fees on this page come from.
What happens if my I-485 is rejected?
USCIS returns rejected forms without processing them, and filing fees are generally non-refundable — so you lose time and may have to pay again. Most rejections come from small, avoidable errors, which is why a pre-filing review is worth it.
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