The tables below show direct USCIS fees for Asylum and Department of State/NVC consular fees, if applicable. Attorney and legal service fees payable to Clinch Law Firm or another attorney are not included. Amounts checked against USCIS G-1055 schedule dated 09/09/26. 1
Not all lines are paid together in the same file. Whether the application proceeds from within the United States or through a consulate, employer size, nonprofit status, number of family members, and additional services selected will change the total applied.
USCIS Fees
| USCIS form or fee | Keeps up to date | When is it applied? |
|---|---|---|
| Form I-589 base application fee | $0 | USCIS basic form fee; The following statutory additional fee is payable separately. |
| Additional fee when applying for I-589 | $100 | For the main applicant only, at the time of application; There is no exemption. |
| Annual Asylum Fee | $102 | For the principal applicant in the appropriate years during which the application remains pending, upon USCIS notification. |
| Initial Form I-765 — asylum applicant | $560 surcharge | Initial EAD application based on pending I-589, other than the special ABC procedure. |
| Renewal Form I-765 — asylum applicant | $795 | Total of $520 form fee and $275 statutory surcharge. |
| Form I-131 Advance Parole | $630 | If travel documentation is requested based on pending I-589. |
Consular and NVC Fees
| Consular/NVC office | Keeps up to date | When is it applied? |
|---|---|---|
| Consular visa application fee | Not applicable | Asylum application is not a consular visa application. |
Which Fees Apply to Your Case?
Since practices and court decisions regarding the annual asylum fee may change, the notification sent by USCIS to the person should be taken as basis. This table shows the amounts in USCIS' schedule dated 09/09/26.
Final Check Before Payment
Government fees may vary and an incorrect amount may result in the application being rejected. Re-check the USCIS G-1055 schedule and Department of State fee page immediately before paying. This page was updated on September 20, 2026.
Related guides
Sources
The reference numbers in the text link to the official sources below.
- 1USCIS Form G-1055: Fee Schedule (09/09/26)
Current official schedule of I-129, I-130, I-140, I-485, I-539, I-589, I-730, I-765, I-907, USCIS Immigrant Fee and surcharges.
- 2U.S. Department of State: Fees for Visa Services
Immigrant and temporary visa application fees, NVC Affidavit of Support review fee and blanket L consular fees.
This page is general fee information. It does not include attorney fees. The exact amount is determined according to the official tariff in effect on the day the form is sent and the characteristics of the case.