Form I-130 filing fee
Petition for Alien Relative · USCIS · Family
The filing fee for Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) is $625 if you file online ($675 on paper) as of June 2026. Establish a qualifying family relationship so a relative can begin the process of immigrating to the U.S. (the first step in most family-based green card cases). The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $625.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee (paper) | $675 |
| Filing fee (online) | $625 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $625 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
What Form I-130 is for
Establish a qualifying family relationship so a relative can begin the process of immigrating to the U.S. (the first step in most family-based green card cases).
Who files Form I-130
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents petitioning for a spouse, child, parent or sibling.
Processing time
Processing time depends heavily on the relationship and country; immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are fastest, while sibling and adult-child categories can take many years due to visa availability.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Online vs paper
Filing Form I-130 online saves $50 versus paper ($625 online vs $675 on paper). Not every form can be filed online; check the official form page before assuming the online rate applies to your case.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-130?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) is $625 when filed online and $675 on paper, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-130?
Form I-130 is generally eligible for a fee waiver using Form I-912 if you meet the low-income criteria. Fees created by Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1) cannot be waived.
What is Form I-130 used for?
Establish a qualifying family relationship so a relative can begin the process of immigrating to the U.S. (the first step in most family-based green card cases).
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Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-130 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule). Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15