USCIS Fees 2026: Complete Cost Breakdown by Form (Updated)
Full 2026 USCIS fee chart by form: I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-90, I-751, N-400, I-129F, I-864 and more. Plus when an online filing discount applies and where to find the latest official fee schedule.
📋 Informational · Not legal advice
USCIS publishes the current fee schedule on its official site. MBO Immigration LLC is a document preparation service. The numbers below reflect the April 1, 2024 final fee rule that remains in effect for 2026. Always confirm with USCIS Fees before mailing your packet — fees can be adjusted by USCIS at any time.
USCIS fees for 2026 follow the April 1, 2024 fee rule, which introduced separate prices for paper vs online filing for some forms, and small fees for petitioners.
Most-asked forms — 2026 fees
| Form | Filing fee (paper) | Filing fee (online) | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-130 Petition for Alien Relative | $675 | $625 | Petition by U.S. citizen or LPR for a relative |
| I-485 Adjustment of Status (most adults) | $1,440 | — | Includes biometrics |
| I-485 (under 14, filed with parent) | $950 | — | Reduced fee |
| I-765 Work Permit (initial w/ I-485) | $0 | — | Bundled |
| I-765 Work Permit (standalone or renewal) | $520 | $470 | Most categories |
| I-131 Advance Parole / Travel Document | $630 | — | Bundled $0 with most pending I-485s |
| I-129F Petition for K-1 Fiancé | $675 | — | Filed by U.S. citizen petitioner |
| I-90 Replace / Renew Green Card | $465 | $415 | Plus $30 biometrics in some categories |
| I-751 Remove Conditions on Marriage Green Card | $750 | — | Filed within 90-day window |
| N-400 Naturalization | $760 | $710 | Includes biometrics |
| N-565 Replacement of Naturalization Certificate | $555 | $505 | — |
| I-864 Affidavit of Support | $0 | — | No filing fee |
| I-693 Medical Exam | Civil Surgeon sets fee | — | Typically $200–$500 to provider |
USCIS also charges an Asylum Program Fee ($600 / $300 / $0) on certain employment-based petitions. Family-based filers usually do not pay it.
Filing online saves money on these forms
In 2026 the online discount applies to:
- I-130 (–$50)
- I-90 (–$50)
- I-765 standalone or renewal (–$50)
- N-400 (–$50)
- N-565 (–$50)
The discount only applies if the form is fully filed and paid online via myUSCIS. Paper filings do not get the discount.
Fee waivers and reductions
USCIS offers two main relief programs:
- Form I-912 — Fee Waiver for low-income applicants on means-tested benefits, household income at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines, or financial hardship.
- Reduced N-400 fee for applicants with income 150–400% of poverty guidelines.
You must include evidence of eligibility (benefit letters, recent tax returns, paystubs) with the form.
What about USCIS biometrics?
For most adult cases the $85 biometrics fee is bundled into the main filing fee under the 2024 rule. A few categories (older I-90 fillers, some humanitarian applications) still pay it separately. The fee table on the official USCIS Filing Fees page lists exactly which forms still require a separate biometrics fee.
Pay attention to these rejection causes
USCIS rejects packets that pay incorrectly. Three patterns we see:
- Old fee (filed under pre-2024 amounts) → rejected.
- One check that combines multiple forms → USCIS prefers a separate check per form.
- Wrong payee → checks must be made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, not USCIS or DHS.
Frequent fee questions (asked by Google searchers)
Did USCIS fees go up in 2024 or 2025? Yes. The April 1, 2024 final rule raised most filing fees substantially (the previous schedule had been in place since 2016). 2026 rates are the same as those April 2024 amounts unless USCIS has issued a new rule.
Can I pay with a credit card? Yes via Form G-1450 (Authorization for Credit Card Transactions) for most forms, or directly online for forms filed in myUSCIS.
Are the fees refundable? Generally no. USCIS keeps the filing fee even if the case is denied or withdrawn.
How MBO Immigration helps
We:
- Calculate the exact fees for your bundle of forms (so you’re not over- or underpaying).
- Recommend online vs paper filing depending on your case profile.
- Prepare a fee waiver packet (I-912) when you qualify.
- Use separate checks per form so a problem with one form doesn’t reject the whole packet.