USCIS Filing Fees to Increase Significantly Effective 12/23/2016

USCIS application fees will increase significantly for applications received on or after December 23, 2016. Here are some frequently used applications and the changes in the fee:

I-130 petition for relative fee, currently $420, will be $535

I-129F for fiancee, currently $340, will also be $535

I-129 non-immigrant visa petition for foreign worker, currently $325, will be $460

I-140 immigrant visa petition for foreign worker, currently $580, will be $700

I 485 application for adjustment of status, currently $985, will be $1140

I-601 application for waiver of grounds of exculdability, currently $585, will be $930

I-601A waiver of the unlawful presence bar filed in US, currently $585, will be $630

N-400 application for naturalization, currently $595, will be $640

Note these are USCIS application filing fees; they do not include the government’s biometrics fee or other costs. We recommend those who may have put off pursuing their applications to move on them now. If you may have a case, but aren’t sure, make an appointment with an experienced immigration lawyer for a detailed analysis of your situation.

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USCIS Filing Fees to Increase Significantly Effective 12/23/2016

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