Updated: January 2023
If you are filing the I-485 (Adjustment of Status) application, you will need to pay the government fees. You will submit these fees with the application when you mail it to USCIS. The amounts you will pay will vary based on your circumstances. This article explains how to calculate how much to pay.
I-485 Fee Amounts
Filing Form I-485 typically costs $1,440. For children who are under the age of 14 and who are filing with at least one parent, the fee is only $950. There are additional filing categories under which Form I-485 fee may be waived.
Here are some examples to help walk you through the fee rules:
- A 5-year-old child applying for the I-485 at the same time as their mother would pay $950 for their I-485.
- An 81-year-old applicant being petitioned by their US Citizen child would pay $1,440 for their I-485.
- A 22-year-old applicant applying for the I-485 through marriage would pay $1,440 for their I-485.
- A 13-year-old applicant whose parents were not applying at the same time as them would pay $1,440 for their I-485.
If you still need clarification about how much to pay, you can also use the USCIS Fee Calculator to double-check. USCIS changes its fees periodically, so double-checking the fee calculator is always a good idea.
| Please note: Depending on which forms you are filing at the same time as Form I-485, additional filing fees may be associated with submitting your application. The most common fees are the filing fee for Form I-130, Form I-765, and Form I-131. |
For information on how to pay the I-485 fees, see the following article.
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