Family-Based Green Card Fees 2026

All USCIS fees for sponsoring a family member — spouse, parent, child, or sibling. Fees from Form G-1055 Edition 05/06/26. Includes I-130, I-485, I-751, and I-864.

$625I-130 online
$1,440I-485
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I-130 — Petition for Alien Relative

The I-130 is the first step for most family-based green card cases. A US citizen or lawful permanent resident files this petition to establish the qualifying family relationship.

Online filing $625
Paper filing (mail) $675
Online discount Save $50
Same fee for all family categories: immediate relatives (IR-1, IR-2, IR-5) and preference categories (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4).
FormI-130
Who filesUS citizen or LPR petitioner (sponsor)
Online availableYes — myUSCIS
Processing6–12 months (varies by relationship & service center)
BiometricsNot required for I-130

I-485 — Adjustment of Status

Filed by the immigrant inside the US to apply for lawful permanent residence (green card). Includes concurrent I-765 (work permit) and I-131 (travel document) at reduced rates.

I-485 base fee $1,440
Includes concurrent I-765 (EAD) $260
Includes concurrent I-131 (travel) $630
Online filing Not available
When filing I-485, you can file I-765 and I-131 concurrently at reduced rates — included in the $1,440 fee. Filing separately would cost $520 + $630 = $1,150 more.
FormI-485
Who filesThe immigrant (beneficiary) while inside the US
Online availableNo — paper only as of 2026
Processing12–24 months
BiometricsIncluded — no separate ASC fee

I-751 — Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

Required for conditional residents who received a 2-year green card based on marriage. Must be filed within the 90-day window before the conditional green card expires.

Online filing $700
Paper filing $750
File within the 90-day window before your 2-year green card expires. If married, file jointly with your spouse. Waivers available for abuse, extreme hardship, or divorce.
FormI-751
Who filesConditional resident (and joint petitioner spouse)
Processing24–36 months
Filing window90-day window before card expiration

I-864 — Affidavit of Support

Required for almost all family-based green card cases. The US petitioner (sponsor) demonstrates their financial ability to support the immigrant at 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Filing fee $0 — Free
No USCIS filing fee for I-864. Income requirement: at least 125% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size. For a household of 2, minimum income is $26,438/year.
2026 poverty line (1 person)$15,650
I-864 minimum (2-person household)$26,438 (125% of $21,150)
I-864 minimum (3-person household)$33,313 (125% of $26,650)
I-864 minimum (4-person household)$40,188 (125% of $32,150)

Total Cost — Common Scenarios

Government fees only. Add attorney fees ($1,500–$5,000+) for your total out-of-pocket cost.

Immediate Relative (Spouse) — Adjustment of Status inside US
I-130 (online)$625
I-485 (includes I-765 + I-131)$1,440
Total government fees$2,065
Immediate Relative (Spouse) — Consular Processing from abroad
I-130 (online)$625
DS-260 immigrant visa application (NVC)$325
USCIS Immigrant Fee (after visa approval)$235
Total government fees$1,185
Family Preference Category — After Priority Date Becomes Current
I-130 (already paid at petition stage)—
I-485 (adjustment, when applicable)$1,440
Priority date wait required — check the current Visa Bulletin for cutoff dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can USCIS fees be waived for family-based petitions?

Fee waivers (Form I-912) are available for I-485, I-765, I-131, and I-751. Eligibility is based on income at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines, receipt of means-tested public benefits, or demonstrated financial hardship. The I-130 is not eligible for a fee waiver. HR-1 statutory fees cannot be waived.

Do children pay the same I-485 fee as adults?

Yes. As of the April 2024 fee rule, the reduced fee for children under 14 filing with a parent was eliminated. All I-485 applicants now pay $1,440 regardless of age.

When can I file I-485 for a family preference category?

For family preference categories (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4), you can file I-485 only when a visa number is available — meaning the Visa Bulletin Final Action Date (or Dates for Filing if USCIS authorizes it) for your category and country is current or past your priority date. Immediate relatives of US citizens can file I-485 at any time since they are not subject to annual caps.