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I-130 filing fee (Spouse & Family)

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative: what USCIS charges, by filing category, from the official fee schedule.

The I-130 fee is $675 on paper and $625 online. Filing online saves $50.
Paper filing
$675
general filing
Online filing
$625
$50 cheaper
Processing time
13.0 mo
median, Apr–Jun 2026
Fee waiver
Possible
with Form I-912, paper only

Fee by filing category

Filing CategoryPaper Filing FeeOnline Filing Fee
General Filing$675$625

Copied from the USCIS Fee Calculator (Form G-1055, Fee Schedule), updated Oct 28, 2026. Fees change; check the official calculator before you pay.

How to pay

Online filings are paid through Pay.gov. For paper filings USCIS no longer accepts personal or business checks, money orders or cashier's checks unless you qualify for an exemption (Form G-1651): pay by credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450 or from a U.S. bank account with Form G-1650. A wrong amount gets the whole filing rejected.

I-130 processing time
13.0 months median
I-485 fee
$1,440 paper · $1,390 online
I-129F fee
$675
I-601A fee
$795
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Frequently asked questions

How much is the I-130 fee in 2026?

The I-130 fee is $675 on paper and $625 online. Filing online saves $50. These are the amounts in the USCIS Fee Calculator, updated Oct 28, 2026.

Is it cheaper to file I-130 online?

Yes. Online filing costs $625 instead of $675 on paper, $50 less.

Can I get a fee waiver for I-130?

USCIS lists I-130 as eligible for a fee waiver for certain applicants. You request it with Form I-912 (or a written request) filed on paper together with the form, for example if you receive a means-tested public benefit, your household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or you are in financial hardship. Fees set by law under Pub. L. 119-21 cannot be waived.

How do I pay the I-130 fee?

Online filings are paid through Pay.gov. For paper filings USCIS no longer accepts personal or business checks, money orders or cashier's checks unless you qualify for an exemption (Form G-1651): pay by credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450 or from a U.S. bank account with Form G-1650. A wrong amount gets the whole filing rejected.

How long does I-130 take after I pay?

USCIS decided half of all I-130 cases within 13.0 months in Apr–Jun 2026. See the I-130 processing time page for the history.

Sources.

Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.