Common Immigration and Naturalization Forms and Fees
FIND OUT WHICH USCIS IMMIGRATION FORMS YOU NEED FOR YOUR GREEN CARD OR U.S. CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION, ALONG WITH THEIR FILING COSTS
Applying for immigration benefits like a marriage green card, K-1 fiancé visa, or U.S. citizenship involves specific USCIS forms with associated fees. In 2024 the K-1 fiancé visa process takes approximately 3 months for applications filed today. The spousal visa (CR-1 visa) process can take between 10.8 and sv slug=”i-130-uscis-quarterly-processing-time-f2a”] months depending on the sponsor’s U.S. citizenship status. Understanding the overall cost and timeline of each option is crucial for couples deciding on the best path to a green card.
Recent Changes to USCIS Filing Fees: Impact on Immigration Applications
Effective April 1, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented increased filing fees for almost all immigration applications. This includes applications for marriage-based green cards (I-130, I-485) and K1 visas (I-129F), impacting both family-based and employment-based immigration processes.
In a significant change effective 2024, the separate biometric services fee has been eliminated for most applications. Instead, this fee has been merged into the main benefit fee. This streamlining means that for the majority of cases, applicants no longer need to pay an additional fee specifically for biometrics.
Marriage Green Card (Form I-130/I-485):
- Purpose: Obtaining lawful permanent residence in the U.S. based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Who Must File: The spouse seeking the green card.
- Associated Fees: Up to $3005
- Forms Required:
- Form I-130 (Family Sponsorship Petition)
- Form I-485 (Green Card Application)
K-1 Fiancé Visa (Form I-129F):
- Purpose: Bringing a fiancé(e) to the U.S. for marriage within 90 days of arrival.
- Who Must File: The U.S. citizen fiancé(e).
- Associated Fees: $675
- Forms Required:
- Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e))
Spousal Visa (CR-1 Visa – Consular Processing):
- Purpose: Bringing a spouse to the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident.
- Who Must File: The U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse.
- Associated Fees: $1540
- Forms Required:
- Form I-130 (Family Sponsorship Petition)
- Form DS-260 (Online Immigrant Visa Application)
U.S. Citizenship (Form N-400):
- Purpose: Obtaining citizenship through naturalization.
- Who Must File: Eligible permanent residents meeting residency and other requirements.
- Associated Fees: $760
- Forms Required:
- Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)
Below is a comprehensive overview detailing the historical costs and current prices since the fee adjustments took effect.
| Immigration Benefit | Form(s) | Historical Fee | Current Fee (April 1, 2024) | Price Change | % Increase |
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N-400 |
$640 |
$760 |
$120 |
19% |
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I-129F |
$535 |
$675 |
$140 |
26% |
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I-130 |
$535 |
$675 |
$140 |
26% |
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I-751 |
$680 |
$750 |
$70 |
10% |
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I-765 |
$410 |
$520 |
$110 |
27% |
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I-131 |
$575 |
$630 |
$55 |
$10 |
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I-485 |
$1225 |
$1440 |
$215 |
18% |
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Adjustment of Status (Under 14) |
I-485 |
$750 |
$950 |
$200 |
27% |
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I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 |
$1760 |
$3005 |
$1245 |
71% |
Form I-765 and Form I-131 were previously free to file with a marriage green card (adjustment of status) application. Form I-765 will now cost $260 when filed as part of a marriage green card application, and Form I-131 will cost $630.
Learn more about USCIS’ fee changes, including answers to frequently asked questions, in Boundless’ latest blog post.
USCIS offers a $50 discount for online filing. This means you’ll pay $50 less than the typical filing fee if you file forms online, rather than by mail.
Common Forms and Fees for U.S. Citizenship
The following U.S. Citizenship forms are listed in alphabetical order.
| Government Form | What It’s Used for | Who Must File It | Filing Fee |
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Applying for a Returning Resident Visa to re-enter the United States after traveling outside the United States for 1 year or longer because you did not apply for a re-entry permit before leaving the United States (see more info) |
Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship |
$180
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Attorney (or another practitioner of law) |
$0 |
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$575
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Sponsoring relative (U.S. citizen or green card holder) |
$830
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Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship |
$760
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Requesting military service records for a green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship |
$0 |
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Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship |
$420
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U.S. citizen |
$555 ($0 if requesting a replacement because of an error made by USCIS)
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Newly naturalized U.S. citizen |
$1385 ($0 for members and veterans of the U.S. military).
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Claiming U.S. citizenship for a child who lives outside the United States and who has at least one U.S.-citizen parent |
U.S.-citizen parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of child seeking U.S. citizenship |
$1385
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Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship |
$0
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| Government Form | What It’s Used for | Who Must File It | Filing Fee |
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Applying for a green card from outside the United States (through a process called “consular processing”) |
Relative seeking a green card |
$325 |
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Letting the State Department know how to contact you if you apply for a green card from outside the United States (through a process called “consular processing”) |
Relative seeking a green card |
$0 |
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Applying for a K-1 visa to bring your fiancé(e) (and their children, if any) to the United States in order to marry you OR Applying for a K-3 visa to bring your spouse (and their children, if any) to the United States in order to apply for lawful permanent residence (green card). |
Sponsoring relative (U.S. citizen or green card holder) |
$675 |
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Establishing that a valid family relationship exists between a sponsoring relative (U.S. citizen or green card holder) and their relative who seeks a green card |
Sponsoring relative (U.S. citizen or green card holder) |
$675
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Spouse seeking a green card |
$0 |
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Requesting permission to travel outside the United States while your green card application is pending |
Relative seeking a green card |
$630 |
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Applying for a green card from within the United States (through a process called “Adjustment of Status”) |
Relative seeking a green card |
$1440; $950 if you’re under 14.
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Documenting the results of the medical exam required for a green card |
Relative seeking a green card (completed by a medical professional) |
$0 |
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Upgrading a conditional green card that expires after 2 years to a 10-year “permanent” green card |
Both the new green card holder and their sponsoring relative |
$750.
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Requesting to work lawfully in the United States while your green card application is pending |
Relative seeking a green card |
$260 (if you’ve already paid the filing fee for Form I-485; otherwise, $520).
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Demonstrating that the sponsoring relative (U.S. citizen or green card holder) or the joint sponsor meets the income required to support the relative seeking a green card once in the United States |
Sponsoring relative (or joint sponsor) |
$0
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Promising to make your income and/or assets available in order to help the sponsoring relative meet the income required to support the relative seeking a green card once in the United States |
Sponsoring relative’s household member |
$0
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Applying to renew or replace an expired, soon-to-expire, lost, stolen, or damaged green card |
Green card holder |
$465
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Other Forms You Might Need and Their Fees
The following forms are listed in alphabetical order.
| Government Form | What It’s Used for | Who Must File It | Filing Fee |
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Letting USCIS know about a change to your address |
$0
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Requesting a notification via email or text message that USCIS has accepted your form |
$0 |
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Requesting to pay filing fees with a credit card |
$0
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$0
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Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship |
$0
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$0 |
Helpful Links
Immigration Forms
- USCIS forms list (always check this link for the latest version of a form)
- Common immigration forms (quick access to guides for the most common forms)
- State Department online application portal (for people seeking a green card from outside the United States)
Immigration Fees
- USCIS fees list (check here for the most up-to-date list)
- State Department fees list