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I-485 filing fee

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status — Green card (adjust status). Current USCIS filing fee, the online-vs-paper difference, and the other forms usually filed with it.

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Filed online

$1,390

$50 cheaper than paper

Filed on paper

$1,440

General filing, applicant 14 or older.

Situations with a different fee

Under 14 and filing with a parent's I-485

$900 online / $950 paper

These reduced or waived fees replace the amount above, and apply only if you meet the stated condition. Claiming one you do not qualify for is a rejection reason, not a discount.

Fees shown are taken from USCIS Form G-1055 (what that is), edition 10/07/26, verified by hand on 2026-10-08. USCIS changes fees without notice — confirm your exact total at the official USCIS fee calculator before you file. Filing fees only: they exclude attorney fees, premium processing, and Department of State fees.

Usually filed together with

I-485 is normally part of a larger package. Since April 2024 USCIS bills each form separately, so the package total is the sum of the individual fees — there is no bundled discount.

Family green card (adjustment of status) — Typically filed together when the relative is already in the U.S. Since April 2024, USCIS bills each form separately.
Adjustment of status + work & travel — The applicant's own package when the petition (I-130/I-140) is already approved or filed separately.

What else goes in the envelope

I-485 is the centre of an adjustment package rather than a form filed on its own. Since April 2024 USCIS bills each form separately, so the package total is the sum of the individual fees.

I-130 — Petition for Alien Relative — The family petition the adjustment rests on — approved first, or filed concurrently.
I-140 — Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers — The employment petition the adjustment rests on, for an employment-based case.
I-765 — Application for Employment Authorization — Work authorisation while the I-485 is pending. Filing it with a qualifying I-485 lowers the I-765 fee.
I-131 — Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records — Advance parole, to re-enter the U.S. while the I-485 is pending.
I-693 — Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record — The sealed medical examination report — file it with the I-485, or send it later if USCIS asks.
I-864 — Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA — The sponsor's affidavit of support, on a family-based case.

Each form on this list is billed separately — the amounts add up rather than combining into one package price. Confirm your own list against the official form instructions before you file.

You are about to pay $1,440 to file this I-485

A rejected filing comes back with the fee — but you lose the months you already waited, and priority dates, status gaps and work-permit gaps do not pause while you refile. A denial is worse: the case was accepted and adjudicated, so USCIS keeps the fee. Since 10 July 2026 a signature defect on a paper filing can be denied outright, with no chance to correct it. FormGuard checks a completed I-485 against the rejection reasons USCIS actually applies, before you mail it — $39 against the $1,440 you are about to spend.

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Free, no sign-up, about a minute. Your file is analyzed and never stored. Fees on this page come from the official USCIS G-1055 schedule, edition 10/07/26.

What I-485 is for

Used by someone already inside the United States to apply for a green card (lawful permanent residence) without leaving the country.

People in the U.S. with an approved or concurrently filed immigrant petition — family-based, employment-based, refugee/asylee, or another eligible category.

Paper or online?

Filing I-485 online costs $1,390 against $1,440 on paper — a $50 difference. Online filing also confirms receipt immediately and removes the risk of mailing to a superseded address. Not every applicant or category is eligible to file online; check the official form page below.

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I-485 fee — frequently asked questions

How much is the I-485 filing fee in 2026?

The USCIS filing fee for Form I-485 is $1,390 filed online and $1,440 filed on paper. That is the figure on the current G-1055 fee schedule, edition 10/07/26. It covers the USCIS filing fee only — not attorney fees, premium processing, or any fees collected by the Department of State.

Is it cheaper to file I-485 online?

Yes. Filing Form I-485 online costs $1,390 against $1,440 on paper — a saving of $50. Online filing also gives you an immediate receipt and removes the risk of mailing to a superseded USCIS address. Not every category is eligible to file online, so check the official USCIS page for I-485 first.

Does the I-485 fee include biometrics?

Yes. Since the USCIS fee rule that took effect on April 1, 2024, there is no separate biometric services fee for Form I-485 — biometrics is included in the filing fee shown above. (A separate $30 biometrics fee still applies to a small number of request types, such as Temporary Protected Status filings.)

Who pays a reduced I-485 fee, and who is exempt?

The G-1055 schedule lists these situations for Form I-485: Under 14 and filing with a parent's I-485 — $900 online / $950 paper. A reduced or waived fee applies only if you actually meet the stated condition. Claiming one you do not qualify for is a rejection reason, not a discount.

Is the I-485 filing fee refundable if USCIS rejects or denies my form?

These are two different outcomes. If USCIS rejects your filing, the case was never accepted — USCIS returns the package and the filing fee, but you lose the months you already waited and have to start again. If USCIS denies your case, it was accepted and adjudicated, and the filing fee is not refunded. Filing it correctly the first time is what protects both the fee and the timeline.

More on Form I-485

Form I-485 overview — who files it, common mistakes, and how to avoid a rejection · I-485 pre-filing error checklist · Add I-485 to the full fee calculator

Filing fees only — they do not include attorney fees, premium processing, or fees collected by the Department of State. USCIS updates this schedule frequently. Always confirm your exact total at the official USCIS fee calculator before you file. FormGuard is an independent service and is not affiliated with USCIS or the U.S. government.