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Form I-485 filing fee

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status · USCIS · Green card

The filing fee for Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) is $1,440 as of June 2026. Apply for a green card (adjust to lawful permanent resident status) from within the United States. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $1,440.

Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.

Fee breakdown

ItemAmount (USD)
Filing fee$1,440
Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics)$1,440

Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.

Standard fee $1,440. A child under 14 filing concurrently with at least one parent pays $950. Since April 1, 2024, the I-765 and I-131 fees are no longer bundled with I-485, though I-765 with a pending I-485 is reduced to $260.

What Form I-485 is for

Apply for a green card (adjust to lawful permanent resident status) from within the United States.

Who files Form I-485

Applicants in the U.S. who are eligible to adjust status through family, employment, asylum or other categories.

Processing time

Often around a year or more depending on category and field office. A child under 14 filing concurrently with a parent pays a reduced fee of $950.

Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the filing fee for Form I-485?

The USCIS filing fee for Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) is $1,440 when filed online, as of June 2026.

Is there a fee waiver for Form I-485?

Form I-485 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-485 used for?

Apply for a green card (adjust to lawful permanent resident status) from within the United States.

Related forms (Green card)

Source

Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-485 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