How much are the total USCIS fees for a marriage green card in 2026?

For a spouse adjusting status inside the U.S., the concurrent-filing bundle is I-130 ($625 online / $675 paper) + I-485 ($1,440, biometrics included) + I-765 work permit ($260) + I-131 travel document ($630). The I-130A and I-864 have no separate fee. That is about $2,955 online ($3,005 paper) in government fees. Consular-processing (NVC) fees differ.

What is the I-485 filing fee in 2026?

The Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) fee is $1,440 for most applicants age 14 and older, and $950 for a child under 14 filing together with a parent's I-485. Biometrics are included — there is no separate biometric fee for most applicants under the current fee rule.

Do I have to pay separately for the work permit and travel document?

Under the current fee schedule, filing Form I-765 (work permit / EAD) alongside your I-485 costs $260, and Form I-131 (Advance Parole travel document) costs $630. These are no longer free with a pending I-485 — a common point of outdated information. Filing them together with the I-485 still lets you work and travel while the green card is pending.

Are these government fees the same as what a lawyer charges?

No. The fees in this calculator are what you pay USCIS. They are separate from the cost of preparing the petition — the cover letter, evidence organization, and forms — which immigration lawyers typically charge $2,000–$5,000+ for. Visaido prepares that package for $99 so you can self-file.

Can I get a fee waiver?

Some family-based applicants qualify for a fee waiver (Form I-912) on three grounds: receiving a means-tested public benefit, household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or documented financial hardship. If approved, the I-485 and related fees can be waived. Eligibility rules are specific — check the current USCIS guidance.

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USCIS Filing Fee Calculator (2026)

Add up the exact 2026 USCIS filing fees for a family-based green card. Toggle each form to see your total — I-130, I-485, work permit, travel document, and more.

I-130 filed:

I-130 · Petition for Alien Relative$625

Establishes the qualifying family relationship. guide

I-130A · Supplemental Info for SpouseNo fee

Required for a spouse beneficiary — no separate fee.

I-485 · Adjustment of Status$1,440

The green-card application itself. Biometrics included. guide

I-485 · Child under 14 (with a parent)$950

Reduced fee when filed together with a parent's I-485. guide

I-765 · Work Permit (EAD)$260

Work authorization while the I-485 is pending. guide

I-131 · Travel Document (Advance Parole)$630

Lets you travel abroad while the I-485 is pending. guide

I-864 · Affidavit of SupportNo fee

Sponsor's income commitment — no USCIS fee for AOS. guide

Total USCIS fees$2,955

625 + 1,440 + 260 + 630 = 2,955

Amounts as of 2026, for adjustment of status (filing inside the U.S.). Consular / NVC-path fees differ. Always confirm against the official USCIS fee schedule before you pay. Official fee schedule (G-1055)

Government fees are separate from prep.

The fees above go to USCIS. Preparing the package — cover letter, evidence, forms — is what lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for. Visaido does that part for $99, self-file.

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