Wrong fee amount
USCIS rejects the entire application package if the fee is incorrect. Always verify against the current G-1055 fee schedule.
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USCIS Filing Fee Calculator
Calculate the exact USCIS filing fees for your immigration case. Select your case type for a complete package breakdown, or look up individual form fees.
Fees current as of G-1055 (March 23, 2026)
How to Pay USCIS Filing Fees
USCIS accepts several payment methods depending on how you file. Choose the right one to avoid delays.
Online (myUSCIS)
For forms filed through the USCIS online portal. Pay with credit card, debit card, or bank account. Preferred method — typically $50 cheaper and faster processing.
G-1450 (Credit Card by Mail)
For paper filings sent by mail. Attach Form G-1450 to authorize USCIS to charge your card. Submit one G-1450 per form. No fee for the G-1450 itself.
G-1650 (ACH / Bank Transfer)
Pay by electronic funds transfer from a U.S. bank account. Use Form G-1650 for both mail-in and in-person filings at a USCIS office.
Money Order / Cashier's Check
Make payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security." Write your A-number on the front. Never send cash — it will not be accepted.
Payment tips
- • Each form needs its own separate payment
- • Double-check the fee amount — wrong fee = automatic rejection
- • Keep copies of all payment receipts
- • Never send cash to USCIS
USCIS Fee Waivers (Form I-912)
If you can’t afford filing fees, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Here’s how it works.
Who qualifies?
- ✓You receive a means-tested public benefit (Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, TANF)
- ✓Your household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
- ✓You are experiencing financial hardship (with documentation)
Eligible for fee waiver
I-485, N-400, I-751, I-765, I-131, I-601, and many others
NOT eligible for fee waiver
I-130 (family petition), I-129F (fiancé petition), I-140, I-526, and some Pub. L. 119-21 fees
avoid these pitfalls
Common Filing Fee Mistakes
Using outdated fee info
USCIS updates fees periodically. Old blog posts and forum advice often show wrong amounts. The last major update was April 1, 2024.
Forgetting concurrent discounts
The I-765 (work permit) fee is reduced to $260 when filed with a pending I-485. Don't pay the full $520.
Not checking fee waiver eligibility
Many forms are eligible for fee waivers. If your income is below 150% FPG or you receive means-tested benefits, you may owe $0.
frequently asked questions
USCIS Filing Fee FAQ
The total filing fees for a marriage-based green card (adjustment of status) are typically $2,330 or more. This includes Form I-130 ($675), Form I-485 ($1,440), and optional add-ons like the work permit I-765 ($260 when filed with a pending I-485) and travel document I-131 ($630). Biometrics fees are included in the filing fees as of April 2024.
The Form N-400 naturalization filing fee is $760 for paper filing or $710 for online filing. A reduced fee of $380 is available if your household income is at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Military applicants may qualify for a full fee exemption.
Yes. For paper filings, attach Form G-1450 (Authorization for Credit Card Transactions) to authorize USCIS to charge your card. For online filings through myUSCIS, you can pay directly with a credit card, debit card, or bank account. For in-person filings at a USCIS office, use pay.gov.
Form G-1450 is the Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. It allows USCIS to charge your credit card for filing fees when you submit a paper application by mail. You need one G-1450 for each form you are filing. There is no fee for the G-1450 itself.
Form G-1650 is the Authorization for ACH Transactions. It allows USCIS to collect your filing fee via electronic funds transfer (EFT) from a U.S. banking institution. This is used for both mail-in and in-person filings at a USCIS office.
You may qualify for a fee waiver by filing Form I-912 if you receive means-tested public benefits, your household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or you are experiencing financial hardship. Not all forms are eligible — I-130 and I-129F cannot be waived.
No. USCIS filing fees are generally not refundable, even if your application is denied. If USCIS rejects your application because you sent the wrong fee amount, the incorrect payment will be returned, but you will need to refile with the correct fee.
No. As of April 1, 2024, biometrics fees are included in the filing fees for most forms. You no longer need to pay a separate $85 biometrics fee for family-based immigration applications.
USCIS will reject your entire application package and return it to you. This is one of the most common reasons for rejection. Always verify the current fee amount using the official Form G-1055 fee schedule before filing.
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