Based on USCIS fees (April 2024 rule) + June 2026 immigration court updates. All calculations stay in your browser. · Updated July 2026
Estimated Total Cost
⚠️ Immigration fees are changing rapidly in 2026. Immigration court (EOIR) filing fees jumped from $130 to $1,670 in June 2026. The $100,000 H-1B employer surcharge was struck down by a federal judge on June 12, 2026 (DOJ appealing). USCIS fees reflect the April 2024 final rule — always verify current fees at uscis.gov before filing. Immigration law is complex — errors can have serious consequences. Consult a qualified immigration attorney.
USCIS significantly increased filing fees effective April 1, 2024 — the largest fee increase in agency history — and those fee levels remain in effect through 2026. Common fees include $1,440 for an I-485 adjustment of status application, $760 for N-400 naturalization, $675 for an I-130 family petition, and $520 for I-765 employment authorization. Most fees are non-refundable, so verify your eligibility and current fees at uscis.gov before submitting any application.
2026 USCIS & Immigration Fee Quick Reference
Form / Application
USCIS Fee
Notes
N-400 — Naturalization
$760
Biometric fee included
I-485 — Adjustment of Status (18+)
$1,440
Biometric fee included
I-485 — Adjustment of Status (under 14)
$950
Filed with parent
I-130 — Family Petition
$675
Per beneficiary
I-765 — Work Authorization (EAD)
$520
Initial or renewal
I-131 — Travel Document
$630
Advance parole
I-821D — DACA
$0
Combined with I-765
I-765 w/ I-821D — DACA Renewal
$580
Combined filing
I-589 — Asylum
$0
No fee for initial asylum
I-751 — Remove Conditions
$750
Biometric fee included
I-90 — Green Card Renewal
$415
Biometric fee included
I-601 — Inadmissibility Waiver
$930
Biometric fee may apply
I-129 — H-1B Petition
$780+
⚠️ $100k employer surcharge struck down by fed. judge June 12, 2026 (DOJ appealing)
Premium Processing (I-907)
$2,805
15 business day guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
USCIS raised most filing fees substantially in April 2024 — an average increase of about 26% across form types, the largest fee hike in the agency's history. The I-485 adjustment of status fee rose to $1,440 for adults, the N-400 naturalization application increased to $760, and the I-130 family petition fee rose to $675. These fee levels remain in effect through 2026.
The total cost to become a U.S. citizen from a green card is typically $760–$2,000+: $760 for the N-400 application, with optional costs for citizenship prep classes ($100–$300) and attorney review ($500–$1,500). Attorney assistance generally ranges from $500 to $1,500 for standard naturalization cases, though complex cases may cost more.
Most USCIS fees are non-refundable, even if an application is denied or withdrawn. For high-cost applications like the I-485 ($1,440), it is generally advisable to verify eligibility, gather all required supporting documents, and have a licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative review the application before submitting.
Low-income applicants may qualify for a filing fee waiver using Form I-912. Eligibility is generally based on income below 150% of the federal poverty guideline, receipt of means-tested public benefits, or demonstrated financial hardship. Fee waivers are not available for all form types — check uscis.gov for the current list of waiver-eligible applications and income thresholds.
USCIS processing times vary widely by form type and service center workload. In 2026, typical ranges include 3–6 months for I-765 employment authorization, 8–14 months for N-400 naturalization, and 12–36+ months for I-485 adjustment of status depending on the applicant's visa category. Current processing time estimates are available at uscis.gov/tools/case-status-online.
⚖️ When to Hire an Immigration Attorney
You should strongly consider an immigration attorney in any of these situations: you have any prior immigration violations, visa overstays, or deportation orders; you have a criminal record, even for minor offenses (many misdemeanors trigger immigration consequences); your petition was denied or received a Request for Evidence (RFE); your employment-based case involves priority dates, portability, or layoffs; you are applying for benefits while in removal proceedings; your case involves a waiver (I-601, I-601A, I-212); or your green card application involves issues of inadmissibility. Free and low-cost immigration legal assistance is available through nonprofit accredited representatives — search at immigrationadvocates.org or your local legal aid office. Never use unauthorized notarios or immigration consultants, who cannot legally provide immigration legal advice.