Common Immigration and Naturalization Forms and Fees
Learn which USCIS immigration forms you need for your green card or U.S. citizenship application and how much they cost to file
If you’re applying for a marriage green card, a K-1 fiancé visa, or for U.S. citizenship, there are specific documents you’ll need to complete for the U.S. government. Each application has a different cost and timeline, and the application fees or processing time can also depend on the type of visa you’re applying for. Historically, the path to a green card was faster but more expensive via a fiancé visa, but in recent months, the time it takes to get a fiancé visa and a CR-1 spousal visa has been roughly the same. For couples who are able to be married outside the U.S., this can be an advantage from a cost perspective, and for those who need to be married in the U.S., it’s important to understand the overall cost of a green card.
Boundless can help you plan your path to a green card, based on your specific priorities.
USCIS’ Proposed Fee Increase 2023
Nearly all immigration filing fees (including I-129F, I-485, and I-130) could increase significantly in 2023 due to the government’s new fee structure proposal.
In January, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed an increase in filing costs for nearly every visa application type. If the cost increase is approved, family-based immigration will see a huge spike in application costs, with adjustment of status applications increasing from the current fee of $1,760 to more than $3,500 and the overall process from K-1 Fiancé Visa to a Marriage Green card increasing by nearly 90%.
Here is a comprehensive list of the proposed fee changes and how much of an increase you can expect on specific immigration forms:
Here is some more important information to note about the proposed fee hike:
- USCIS is required to review its fee structure every two years; fees haven’t changed since 2016, and USCIS has determined that the current fees are not enough to support its services or make a dent in the application backlog.
- The proposed rule aims to distribute fee increases based on the applicant’s ability to pay, with fee waivers still in place for eligible, low-income applicants. USCIS is also considering expanding fee waivers for certain humanitarian groups.
- USCIS estimates that proposed fee increases will bring in an additional $1.9 billion per year to the government agency.
- In keeping with a specific mandated process, USCIS is conducting a public comment period on the proposed rule. The public comment period has been extended until March 13, 2023, and people are encouraged to submit all comments here. Read Boundless’ public comment opposing the fee increases.
Important:
The new fee structure is currently just a proposal and is not yet in effect. Boundless estimates that the fee increases could be finalized as early as summer 2023. Information is rapidly developing for USCIS’ fee structure proposal, so be sure to check this page for future updates from Boundless.
Common fees to get a green card (2022)
The following green card forms are listed in alphabetical order and represent the current costs to file as of March 2023.
| Government Form | What It’s Used for | Who Must File It | Filing Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form DS-260 (Online Immigrant Visa Application) | Applying for a green card from outside the United States (through a process called “consular processing”) | Relative seeking a green card | $325 |
| Form DS-261 (Online Choice of Address and Agent) | Letting the State Department know how to contact you if you apply for a green card from outside the United States (through a process called “consular processing”) | Relative seeking a green card | $0 |
| Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)) | Applying for a K-1 visa to bring your fiancé(e) (and their children, if any) to the United States in order to marry you OR Applying for a K-3 visa to bring your spouse (and their children, if any) to the United States in order to apply for lawful permanent residence (green card). | Sponsoring relative (U.S. citizen or green card holder) | $535 |
| Form I-130 (Family Sponsorship Petition) | Establishing that a valid family relationship exists between a sponsoring relative (U.S. citizen or green card holder) and their relative who seeks a green card | Sponsoring relative (U.S. citizen or green card holder) | $535 |
| Form I-130A (Supplemental Information Form) | Supplementing Form I-130 with information — including employment, family, and residential history — about the spouse seeking a green card | Spouse seeking a green card | $0 |
| Form I-131 (Application for a Travel Document: Advance Parole) | Requesting permission to travel outside the United States while your green card application is pending | Relative seeking a green card | $0 (if you’ve paid the filing fee for Form I-485; otherwise, $105–$575). |
| Form I-485 (Green Card Application) | Applying for a green card from within the United States (through a process called “Adjustment of Status”) | Relative seeking a green card | $1140 (plus $85 biometrics fee); $750 if you’re under 14 and filing with a parent. |
| Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record) | Documenting the results of the medical exam required for a green card | Relative seeking a green card (completed by a medical professional) | $0 |
| Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) | Upgrading a conditional green card that expires after 2 years to a 10-year “permanent” green card | Both the new green card holder and their sponsoring relative | $595 (plus $85 biometrics fee). |
| Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization Document) | Requesting to work lawfully in the United States while your green card application is pending | Relative seeking a green card | $0 (if you’ve already paid the filing fee for Form I-485; otherwise, $410). |
| Form I-864 (Financial Support Form) | Demonstrating that the sponsoring relative (U.S. citizen or green card holder) or the joint sponsor meets the income required to support the relative seeking a green card once in the United States | Sponsoring relative (or joint sponsor) | $0 |
| Form I-864A (Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member) | Promising to make your income and/or assets available in order to help the sponsoring relative meet the income required to support the relative seeking a green card once in the United States | Sponsoring relative’s household member | $0 |
| Form I-90 (Application to Replace Green Card) | Applying to renew or replace an expired, soon-to-expire, lost, stolen, or damaged green card | Green card holder | $540 (plus $85 biometrics fee). |
Not sure if you qualify for a marriage-based green card?
Common Forms and Fees for U.S. Citizenship
The following U.S. Citizenship forms are listed in alphabetical order.
| Government Form | What It’s Used for | Who Must File It | Filing Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form DS-117 (Application to Determine Returning Resident Status) | Applying for a Returning Resident Visa to re-enter the United States after traveling outside the United States for 1 year or longer because you did not apply for a re-entry permit before leaving the United States (see more info) | Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship | $180 |
| Form G-28 (Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney) | Letting USCIS know that an attorney (or another practitioner of law) will represent you during a hearing you requested after your naturalization application (Form N-400) was denied | Attorney (or another practitioner of law) | $0 |
| Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document: Reentry Permit) | Requesting permission to re-enter the United States if you anticipate needing to travel and stay outside the United States for at least 1 year (see more info) | Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship (also used by people seeking a green card — see above) | $575 (plus $85 biometrics fee if age 14–79). |
| Form N-336 (Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings) | Requesting a hearing from USCIS to reconsider its decision to deny a naturalization application (Form N-400) | Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship | $700 |
| Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) | Applying for U.S. citizenship (through a process called “naturalization“) after meeting eligibility requirements | Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship | $640 (plus $85 biometrics fee) unless exempt or applying for a fee reduction or fee waiver. |
| Form N-426 (Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service) | Requesting military service records for a green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship | Green card holders seeking U.S. citizenship based on their military service | $0 |
| Form N-470 (Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes) | Requesting to maintain a green card holder’s status as a lawful permanent resident if they must travel outside the United States for 1 year or longer for work (see more info) | Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship | $355 |
| Form N-565 (Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document) | Requesting a replacement naturalization or citizenship certificate that was lost, stolen, or damaged | U.S. citizen | $555 ($0 if requesting a replacement because of an error made by USCIS) |
| Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) | Requesting a new certificate that proves your status as a U.S. citizen upon completing the naturalization process | Newly naturalized U.S. citizen | $1170 ($0 for members and veterans of the U.S. military). |
| Form N-600K (Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322) | Claiming U.S. citizenship for a child who lives outside the United States and who has at least one U.S.-citizen parent | U.S.-citizen parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of child seeking U.S. citizenship | $1170 |
| Form N-648 (Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions) | Requesting an exception to the English and civics testing requirements for naturalization based on a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment | Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship | $0 |
If naturalization is your end goal, Boundless can help. If you’re just getting started on your immigration journey, take our visa planning quiz.
Other Forms You Might Need and Their Fees
The following forms are listed in alphabetical order.
| Government Form | What It’s Used for | Who Must File It | Filing Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form AR-11 (Change of Address Form) | Letting USCIS know about a change to your address | Depends on the other form(s) you have filed (see the categories listed below the section called “How to Change Your Address” here) | $0 |
| Form G-1145 (Request for Electronic Notification) | Requesting a notification via email or text message that USCIS has accepted your form | Anyone who submitted their form(s) to a USCIS lockbox (see this list) | $0 |
| Form G-1450 (Credit Card Payment Authorization Form) | Requesting to pay filing fees with a credit card | Anyone who submitted their form(s) to a USCIS lockbox (see this list) | $0 |
| Form I-865 (Sponsor’s Notice of Change of Address) | Letting USCIS know about a change to your address | U.S. citizen or green card holder who is sponsoring a relative for a green card | $0 |
| Form I-942 (Request for Reduced Fee) | Requesting to reduce a filing fee if your household income is between 150% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size | Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship | $0 |
| Form I-912 (Request for Fee Waiver) | Requesting to waive a filing fee because you have low income (see the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size); are experiencing financial hardship; and/or receive public benefits | Depends on the other form(s) you are filing (see “Instructions for Form I-912” for a list of qualified forms) | $0 |
Helpful Links
Immigration Forms
- USCIS forms list (always check this link for the latest version of a form)
- Common immigration forms (quick access to guides for the most common forms)
- State Department online application portal (for people seeking a green card from outside the United States)
Immigration Fees
- USCIS fees list (check here for the most up-to-date list)
- State Department fees list