USCIS forms, fees and next steps
What the most common immigration forms are for, what they cost to file on paper or online, and what usually happens after you file.
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| Form | Paper fee | Online fee |
|---|---|---|
| Form I-129F | $675 | Not available |
| Form I-130 | $675 | $625 |
| Form I-131 | $630 | $580 (some categories) |
| Form I-140 | $715 plus a $600 Asylum Program Fee ($300 for small employers; nonprofits exempt) | Not available for most categories |
| Form I-485 | $1,440 ($950 for a child under 14 filing with a parent) | $1,390 (where online filing is offered) |
| Form I-539 | $470 | $420 |
| Form I-601A | $795 | Not available |
| Form I-751 | $750 | $700 |
| Form I-765 | $520 ($260 if filed with a pending I-485) | $470 |
| Form I-90 | $465 | $415 |
| Form N-400 | $760 ($380 reduced fee for lower household incomes, paper only) | $710 |
| Form N-600 | $1,385 | $1,335 |
How we checked this
Fees follow USCIS Form G-1055 (edition 05/29/26) and the April 2024 fee rule, compared across two 2026 transcriptions. Separate Public Law 119-21 fees apply to some humanitarian filings and are adjusted each October. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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