USCIS Immigrant Fee
USCIS Immigrant Fee: what USCIS charges, by filing category, from the official fee schedule.
Fee by filing category
| Filing Category | Paper Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| If you are immigrating to the United States as a Lawful Permanent Resident. | $235 |
| Children who enter the United States under the orphan or Hague adoption programs. | $0 |
| Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants. | $0 |
| Returning lawful permanent residents (SB-1s). | $0 |
| K nonimmigrants. | $0 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the USCIS Immigrant Fee in 2026?
The USCIS Immigrant Fee is $235 (paper filing). 4 filing categories are exempt ($0). These are the amounts in the USCIS Fee Calculator, updated Oct 28, 2026.
How do I pay the USCIS Immigrant 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.
Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.