USCIS Fee Calculator 2025 — Immigration Form Filing Fees

The I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence filing fee is $1,440. If biometrics are required (for applicants ages 14-78), an additional $85 biometrics service fee applies, bringing the total to $1,525. Children under 14 filing with a parent may pay a reduced fee.

The N-400 Application for Naturalization costs $760 to file. A biometrics fee of $85 also applies for most applicants, making the total $845. Fee waivers are available for applicants who cannot afford the fee — you must file Form I-912 to request a waiver.

No. Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, has a $0 filing fee. However, applicants typically also file Form I-765 for work authorization, which has a $520 fee.

The biometrics service fee is $85 and covers fingerprinting, photograph, and signature collection at an Application Support Center (ASC). It applies to most forms filed by individuals ages 14 to 78. It does not apply to certain forms like I-140 employer petitions.

Yes. Certain applicants may qualify for a fee waiver by filing Form I-912. You may be eligible if you receive a means-tested benefit (like Medicaid or SNAP), your household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or you can demonstrate financial hardship. Not all forms are eligible for fee waivers.

USCIS accepts payment by check, money order, or credit/debit card (Form G-1450) for paper filings. Online filings through myUSCIS can be paid by credit/debit card or bank transfer. Make checks payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security." Do not send cash.

USCIS implemented a significant fee increase effective April 1, 2024. This was the first major fee adjustment since 2016. Fees are set by rule to cover the cost of processing applications and can change over time. Always check uscis.gov for the most current fee schedule before filing.