USCIS fee schedule 2026 — full list of filing fees
Here is the current USCIS fee schedule for the most common forms, taken from the official Form G-1055 fee schedule (What is Form G-1055?). Online filing is typically $50 cheaper than paper. Select a form code — or what it's for — to open its full guide: who files it, what it costs, and the mistakes that get it rejected. Select a fee to see how that form's total is built up, including the extra costs that don't appear in this table. Confirm your exact total at the official USCIS fee calculator before you file.
General filing fees for applicants age 14 and older where applicable; the "Form edition" column is the current acceptable edition date of each form. Form I-765 is $260 (paper or online) when filed together with a pending Form I-485. TPS, asylum and parole categories owe a separate Pub. L. 119-21 fee on top of the I-765 filing fee — $560 on an initial EAD ($570 if postmarked on or after October 16, 2026), $275-$280 on a renewal — which cannot be waived and is paid separately (detail). Form I-129F is paper-filing only. Forms I-140 and I-129 also carry an Asylum Program Fee paid by the employer ($600 standard, $300 small employer, $0 nonprofit). Lower-income applicants may qualify for a reduced fee or waiver (Form I-912). Fees are current as of the G-1055 edition shown above and may change — always verify at uscis.gov.
I-485 filing fee
The I-485 filing fee — Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status — is $1,440 by paper or $1,390 online for an applicant age 14 or older. An applicant under 14 filing with a parent's I-485 pays $950 (paper) or $900 (online). Because most people adjusting status inside the U.S. also want to work and travel while they wait, the I-485 is usually filed together with Form I-765 for a work permit (only $260 when filed with a pending I-485) and Form I-131 for advance parole ($630). That brings a typical I-485 package to roughly $2,330 in USCIS filing fees, before any I-130 petition. Biometrics is included — there has been no separate biometric services fee since April 2024. If USCIS rejects the package it comes back with the fee, but the months you waited are gone; if it is denied, the fee is gone too. Either way it is worth confirming the form is error-free before you mail it. Full I-485 filing fee breakdown, including who pays a reduced fee →
I-130 fee
The I-130 fee — Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative — is $675 by paper or $625 online. It is the same $675/$625 whether you are petitioning for a spouse, child, parent, or sibling. The I-130 is the petition that establishes the family relationship; on its own it does not grant any status or work permit. When a relative is already in the U.S. and eligible, the I-130 is often filed concurrently with the I-485 green card application, so many families pay the I-130 fee and the I-485 fee at the same time. Add the forms you are filing in the calculator above to see your combined total. Full I-130 filing fee breakdown →
How USCIS filing fees work in 2026
USCIS publishes every filing fee in a single document — Form G-1055, the Fee Schedule. The amounts in this calculator are taken directly from the current edition. A few things that surprise most self-filers:
- Online filing is usually $50 cheaper. Many forms (like the I-485 and N-400) cost $50 less when filed through a USCIS online account instead of on paper.
- You pay for each form separately. Since April 2024, when you file an I-485 green card application together with a work permit (I-765) and travel document (I-131), each one carries its own fee — they're no longer bundled.
- The work permit is discounted with a green card application. Form I-765 is $520 on its own, but only $260 when filed with a pending I-485.
- Fees are non-refundable. If USCIS rejects your form for an error, you generally don't get the fee back — you pay again when you re-file.
- Fee waivers exist. Lower-income applicants may qualify for a reduced fee or a full fee waiver using Form I-912.
What a green card actually costs in filing fees
The most-searched question we see is the cost of a green card. For an adjustment of status filed inside the U.S., the core USCIS filing fees come to roughly:
- Family-based package (I-130 + I-485 + I-765 + I-131): about $3,005
- Applicant's own package (I-485 + I-765 + I-131): about $2,330
Use the calculator above to build your exact combination. These are USCIS filing fees only — they don't include medical exams, translations, photos, or attorney fees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the USCIS fee schedule for 2026?
The USCIS fee schedule is the official list of filing fees for every immigration form, published as Form G-1055. Current common 2026 fees include the I-485 ($1,440 paper / $1,390 online), I-130 ($675 / $625), I-765 ($520 / $470, or $260 with a pending I-485), I-131 ($630 / $580), and N-400 ($760 / $710). See the full table above.
How much is the I-485 filing fee in 2026?
The I-485 filing fee is $1,440 by paper or $1,390 online for an applicant age 14 or older — the $50 discount applies to online filing. An applicant under 14 filing with a parent's I-485 pays $950 paper / $900 online. Biometrics is included in that fee; there has been no separate biometric services fee for the I-485 since April 2024. Most adjustment applicants also file the I-765 work permit ($260 with a pending I-485) and the I-131 travel document ($630). Full I-485 fee breakdown →
Is there a USCIS fee calculator?
Yes. USCIS publishes an official fee calculator, and the tool at the top of this page is a free alternative that totals a multi-form filing package in one go, shows the paper-versus-online difference, and applies the reduced I-765 fee automatically when it is filed with an I-485. Both draw on the same source — USCIS Form G-1055. Confirm your exact total with USCIS before you file.
How much is the I-130 filing fee?
The I-130 fee is $675 by paper or $625 online, the same for any qualifying relative. It is often filed together with the I-485 when the relative is already in the U.S.
How much is the I-765 filing fee?
The I-765 work-permit fee is $520 paper / $470 online on its own, but only $260 (paper or online) when filed with a pending I-485. Some categories also owe a separate Pub. L. 119-21 fee on top that cannot be waived — $560 on an initial EAD ($570 if postmarked on or after October 16, 2026) and $275-$280 on a renewal for TPS, asylum and parole categories. See the full I-765 fee breakdown →
Is USCIS online filing cheaper than paper?
Yes — USCIS gives a $50 discount on many forms filed online. Toggle between "Online" and "Paper" above to see the difference for your forms.
Are USCIS filing fees refundable if I'm denied or rejected?
Rejection and denial are different outcomes. If USCIS rejects a filing, the case was never accepted — USCIS returns the package along with the filing fee, but you lose the months you already waited and have to file again from the start. If USCIS denies the case, it was accepted and adjudicated, and the filing fee is not refunded. Neither outcome gives you back the time, which is why a pre-filing review is worth it.
Are these the official fees?
Yes — every amount comes from the official USCIS Form G-1055 fee schedule (edition 09/09/26). USCIS updates fees frequently, so always confirm your exact total at the official USCIS fee calculator before filing.
Where do these fee amounts come from?
All amounts come from the official USCIS Form G-1055 fee schedule. Fees change frequently, so always confirm your exact total at the official USCIS fee calculator before you file.
How much does it cost to file for a green card in 2026?
For an adjustment-of-status green card filed inside the U.S., the main USCIS filing fees are I-485 ($1,440 paper / $1,390 online), plus I-765 for a work permit ($260 when filed with a pending I-485) and I-131 for travel ($630). A family-based package that also includes the I-130 petition ($675) totals about $3,005. These are USCIS filing fees only and do not include attorney fees.