Current adjustment filing fee table
| Form / Cost | Common Current Amount | Important Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Form I-485 | $1,440 | General fee for applicant age 14 or older; exemptions and special categories exist. |
| Form I-485 — child under 14 | $950 | When filed concurrently with the Form I-485 of one parent. |
| Form I-765 — pending I-485 | $260 | For qualifying applicants whose fee-paid I-485 was filed on or after April 1, 2024 and remains pending. |
| Form I-131 advance parole — paper | $630 | Current paper filing fee for qualifying advance parole based on pending I-485. |
| Form I-131 advance parole — online | $580 | Where the specific filing category is eligible for online submission. |
| Form I-485 Supplement A | $1,000 | General INA §245(i) additional amount; statutory exceptions exist. |
| Form I-485 Supplement J | $0 | No current filing fee. |
| Immigration Court I-485 additional fee | $1,500 | Current additional Public Law 119-21 fee where Form I-485 is filed with or adjudicated by Immigration Court. |
| Form I-693 | No USCIS filing fee | Civil surgeon charges separately for the medical examination, laboratory work, and related services. |
Form I-485 filing fee
The current general USCIS filing fee for Form I-485 is $1,440 for applicants age 14 or older unless a specific exemption or different fee rule applies.
The I-485 fee covers adjudication of the adjustment application itself.
It does not automatically include:
- Form I-765 employment authorization;
- Form I-131 advance parole;
- An underlying I-130 or I-140;
- INA §245(i) Supplement A fee;
- The additional Immigration Court statutory fee;
- Civil surgeon charges;
- Translations;
- Civil-document procurement; or
- Attorney fees.
Form I-485 fee for children
The current reduced I-485 fee is $950 for a child under age 14 who submits Form I-485 concurrently with one parent's Form I-485.
Important ConditionThe reduced amount is tied to the child's age and concurrent filing with the parent's adjustment application. Do not assume every applicant under age 14 automatically qualifies for the reduced fee.
Each family member normally files a separate Form I-485 and must pay the fee required for that applicant unless an exemption applies.
Is there a separate biometrics fee?
The current ordinary Form I-485 fee structure does not impose the former separate $85 biometric-services charge that was common under the pre-April 2024 fee schedule.
USCIS may still require the applicant to appear for biometrics.
No separate fee does not mean no biometrics. Fingerprinting and identity checks remain part of adjustment processing where USCIS requires them.Form I-765 employment authorization fee
For an adjustment applicant who filed a fee-paid Form I-485 on or after April 1, 2024 and whose I-485 remains pending, the current Form I-765 filing fee is $260.
For certain applicants whose qualifying fee-paid I-485 was filed before April 1, 2024, the current fee schedule continues to provide a $0 I-765 filing fee while that qualifying adjustment application remains pending.
The filing date of the underlying I-485 matters. Do not assume every C09 EAD applicant pays the same fee.Form I-131 advance parole fee
The current fee schedule lists:
- $630 for paper filing of qualifying advance parole based on a pending Form I-485; and
- $580 for online filing where USCIS permits that applicant and request type to file electronically.
INA §245(i) additional fee
An applicant seeking adjustment under INA §245(i) generally submits Form I-485 Supplement A and pays an additional $1,000 amount.
The current fee schedule provides exceptions including:
- An unmarried child under 17; and
- Certain qualifying spouses or unmarried children of legalized persons with specified Family Unity documentation.
The §245(i) amount is generally an additional statutory payment, not a replacement for the ordinary Form I-485 filing fee.
See INA §245(i).
Additional fee for adjustment before Immigration Court
Public Law 119-21 added new immigration-related fees in 2025.
The current Form G-1055 schedule states that an additional $1,500 applies when Form I-485 is filed with, or adjudicated by, Immigration Court.
This can dramatically increase the government cost of an EOIR adjustment case. The additional statutory amount may apply even where the underlying USCIS I-485 fee is separately waived or exempt.USCIS guidance concerning Public Law 119-21 states that the new statutory fees are not eligible for ordinary fee waivers or reductions.
Form I-485 fee exemptions
The current USCIS fee schedule provides a $0 I-485 filing fee for multiple protected or special categories.
Examples include qualifying:
- Refugees and persons paroled as refugees;
- Special immigrant juveniles;
- U nonimmigrants seeking adjustment under INA §245(m);
- T nonimmigrants seeking adjustment under INA §245(l);
- VAWA self-petitioners and qualifying derivatives;
- Certain abused spouses and children under the Cuban Adjustment Act or HRIFA;
- Specified Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants;
- Certain qualifying U.S. armed-forces special immigrants; and
- Other applicants identified in Form G-1055.
Can the Form I-485 filing fee be waived?
Certain applicants may request a fee waiver when USCIS regulations and the specific benefit category permit one.
USCIS generally uses Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, where applicable.
Fee-waiver eligibility can involve:
- Receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit;
- Household income within the applicable regulatory threshold;
- Extreme financial hardship; and
- Whether the particular form and immigration category are legally eligible for waiver.
Underlying immigrant petition fees
The Form I-485 fee does not include the cost of a separate underlying immigrant petition.
Family-based adjustment
The current Form I-130 fee schedule lists:
- $675 for paper filing; and
- $625 for online filing.
Where a family case permits concurrent filing, the I-130 and I-485 fees are separate.
Employment-based adjustment
The current general Form I-140 filing fee is $715, with a separate Asylum Program Fee that can vary based on whether the petitioner is:
- A regular employer;
- A nonprofit organization;
- A small employer; or
- A self-petitioner.
Immigration medical examination cost
USCIS does not set one nationwide private fee for the civil surgeon's Form I-693 examination.
The amount can depend on:
- Civil surgeon;
- Geographic area;
- Required laboratory testing;
- Vaccination records;
- Vaccines that must be administered;
- Additional medical evaluation; and
- Whether follow-up treatment or testing is required.
The applicant should ask the civil surgeon what the quoted price includes, particularly laboratory work, vaccinations, follow-up visits, and completion of Form I-693.
Other adjustment of status costs
Depending on the case, expenses outside USCIS filing fees can include:
- Passport photographs;
- Certified translations;
- Birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates;
- Police or court records;
- Certified criminal dispositions;
- FOIA requests or government records where fees apply;
- Medical examination and vaccinations;
- Expert reports;
- Travel to an interview or medical appointment;
- Document authentication;
- Courier or mailing services; and
- Attorney fees.
How USCIS fees are paid
USCIS substantially changed its payment rules in 2025. Effective October 28, 2025, USCIS generally no longer accepts checks, money orders, or other paper-based payments for benefit requests unless a specific paper-payment exemption applies.
For most paper-filed USCIS applications, petitions, and requests, current payment methods generally include:
- ACH debit from a U.S. bank account using Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions;
- Credit card payment using the USCIS-authorized credit-card payment form where permitted; and
- Online electronic payment for forms and fees USCIS permits to be filed or paid electronically.
A person who qualifies for a limited exception to the electronic-payment requirement may request authorization to use a paper-based payment through Form G-1651, Exemption for Paper Fee Payment.
When multiple fees are required, current USCIS instructions should also be checked to determine whether particular statutory fees must be submitted as separate payments. Additional fees imposed by Public Law 119-21 are not eligible for ordinary fee waivers or reductions and must be paid in the manner USCIS specifies.
Are USCIS filing fees refundable?
USCIS generally treats filing fees as nonrefundable regardless of the ultimate adjudicative result.
A filing fee ordinarily is not returned simply because:
- The application is denied;
- The applicant withdraws the case;
- Processing takes longer than expected;
- The applicant changes immigration strategy; or
- The requested benefit is ultimately unnecessary.
Example family adjustment filing costs
| Item | Current Government Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper Form I-130 | $675 |
| Adult Form I-485 | $1,440 |
| Form I-765 based on qualifying post-April 1, 2024 pending I-485 | $260 |
| Paper Form I-131 advance parole | $630 |
| Form I-864 | $0 USCIS filing fee |
| Form I-693 | $0 USCIS filing fee; civil surgeon charges separately |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Form I-485?
The current general Form I-485 filing fee is $1,440 for an applicant age 14 or older, subject to exemptions and category-specific rules.
How much is I-485 for a child?
A child under 14 filing concurrently with one parent's I-485 currently pays the reduced $950 fee unless another exemption applies.
Is the work permit free with I-485?
Not for most new fee-paid I-485 cases filed on or after April 1, 2024. The current reduced I-765 fee for that category is $260.
Is advance parole free with I-485?
Not for most newer cases. The current fee schedule lists $630 for paper filing and $580 for eligible online filing of advance parole based on a pending I-485.
Is there still an $85 biometrics fee?
The current ordinary I-485 fee structure does not separately charge the former $85 biometrics fee, although USCIS may still require biometrics.
How much extra does §245(i) cost?
The general Form I-485 Supplement A amount is $1,000 in addition to the ordinary adjustment filing fee, subject to statutory exceptions.
Is adjustment in Immigration Court more expensive now?
Yes. The current USCIS fee schedule lists an additional $1,500 Public Law 119-21 fee when Form I-485 is filed with or adjudicated by Immigration Court.
Can USCIS waive my I-485 fee?
Certain applicants and categories qualify for automatic exemptions or may be eligible for an ordinary fee waiver. Some statutory supplemental fees, including fees imposed by Public Law 119-21, are not waivable through the ordinary process.