How much does a green card cost?
The USCIS filing fees for each way to a green card, added up from the official fee schedule (updated Oct 28, 2026). Lawyer, medical exam and State Department fees are not included.
USCIS fees by green card path
| Path | Forms and fees | Paper | Online* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage, spouse in the U.S. Spouse of a U.S. citizen applying inside the U.S. (I-130 + I-485 together) | I-130 $675 + I-485 $1,440 | $2,115 | $2,015 |
| Marriage, with work and travel permits Same, plus a work permit and advance parole while the I-485 is pending | I-130 $675 + I-485 $1,440 + I-765 $260 + I-131 $630 | $3,005 | $2,855 |
| Family, through a U.S. consulate Relative abroad: I-130, then an immigrant visa, then the USCIS Immigrant Fee | I-130 $675 + Immigrant Fee $235 (plus State Department visa fees) | $910 | $860 |
| K-1 fiancé(e) Fiancé(e) visa petition, then I-485 after the wedding | I-129F $675 + I-485 $1,440 (plus the K-1 visa fee) | $2,115 | $2,065 |
| Employment-based Employer files I-140 (regular employer, with Asylum Program Fee), worker files I-485 with work and travel permits | I-140 $715 + Asylum Program Fee $600 + I-485 $1,440 + I-765 $260 + I-131 $630 (PERM and lawyer costs come on top) | $3,645 | $3,495 |
| Child under 14 with a parent I-485 for a child filed together with a parent’s I-485 | I-485 $950 | $950 | $900 |
Costs after you get the green card
| Step | Form | Paper | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove conditions (2-year green card) | I-751 | $750 | $700 |
| Renew or replace the 10-year card | I-90 | $465 | $415 |
| Become a citizen | N-400 | $760 | $710 |
What is not included
- Medical exam (Form I-693): no USCIS fee, but the civil surgeon charges for the exam and vaccinations.
- Consular cases: the State Department's immigrant visa and affidavit of support fees, paid through the National Visa Center.
- Employment cases: PERM recruitment and attorney costs, which the employer must pay.
- Premium processing for the I-140 ($2,965), optional.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a green card cost in 2026?
In USCIS fees: $2,115 for a marriage-based case filed inside the U.S. (I-130 $675 + I-485 $1,440, paper), $3,005 with a work permit and advance parole. Through a consulate, USCIS charges $910 (I-130 + USCIS Immigrant Fee), and the State Department charges its own visa fees.
How much does a marriage green card cost?
$2,115 in USCIS filing fees on paper ($2,015 if both forms are filed online). If you also file for a work permit ($260) and advance parole ($630) with the pending I-485, the total is $3,005. The medical exam is paid separately to the civil surgeon.
Does the biometrics fee come on top?
No. Since the USCIS fee rule of April 1, 2024 the biometrics cost is included in the I-485, I-90, N-400 and most other filing fees.
Who pays the fees for an employment-based green card?
The employer must pay the PERM labor certification costs and usually pays the I-140 ($715 plus a $600 Asylum Program Fee for most employers; $0 for nonprofits, $300 for small employers). The I-485 ($1,440) can be paid by either side.
How long does it take after paying?
USCIS decided half of all I-485s in 7.0 months and I-130s in 13.0 months (latest quarter). See how long it takes to get a green card.
Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.