U.S. Immigration & Citizenship Fees (2026)
Current official USCIS filing fees for green cards, citizenship, family petitions, and work permits — plus who qualifies for a reduced fee or a full fee waiver.
Current USCIS Filing Fees
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 Fee Schedule (edition 05/29/26)
Adjustment of Status (Green Card)
Biometrics fee included. $950 for a child under 14 filing with a parent. No discount for online filing — I-485 must be filed on paper.
Typical processing: USCIS's own tool shows a rolling median (commonly cited around 6 months), but real cases range widely — often 8–24 months for family-based cases depending on category and service center.
Naturalization (Citizenship)
A $380 reduced fee and a $0 full waiver are both available for lower-income applicants — see below.
Typical processing: USCIS closed FY2025 with a median of 5.7 months, but 2026 data shows processing times rising — reported around 9–10 months as of spring 2026.
Petition for Alien Relative (family sponsorship)
Same fee regardless of family category (spouse, parent, sibling, etc.).
Typical processing: Roughly 12–18 months on average, faster (around 6 months) when filed concurrently with an I-485 for a spouse already in the US.
Employment Authorization (Work Permit)
Only $260 when filed together with, or based on, a pending I-485.
Typical processing: Roughly 4–5 months for standard categories.
Green Card Renewal / Replacement
Typical processing: Around 8–9 months and rising — file well before your card expires.
Fiancé(e) Visa Petition (K-1)
This is the USCIS petition stage only — National Visa Center and consular processing add significant additional time after approval.
Typical processing: Roughly 8 months for the USCIS petition stage alone.
Do You Qualify for a Reduced Fee or Waiver?
This applies to the N-400 citizenship application. Based on your household size and income compared to the 2026 federal poverty guidelines.
You may qualify for the reduced N-400 fee ($380)
Your income is at or below 400% of the 2026 federal poverty guidelines for your household size (about 188% of the guideline). The reduced fee is only available for paper filing, using Part 10 of the N-400.
This is an estimate based on published income thresholds only — it is not a determination of eligibility. File Form I-912 to formally request a waiver or reduced fee.
⚠ Proposed change — not yet in effect
In June 2026, DHS proposed raising the N-400 fee to $1,330 (paper) / $1,280 (online) and eliminating the reduced fee and fee waiver programs entirely. Public comments closed August 24, 2026. As of now this is only a proposal — the fees and waiver programs on this page remain current. We'll update this page if the rule is finalized.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not evaluate your eligibility for any immigration benefit. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed immigration attorney or an accredited representative recognized by the Department of Justice.
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