The tables below show direct USCIS fees and Department of State/NVC consular fees, if applicable, for EB-2 NIW. 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-140 | $715 | Main migrant worker petition. |
| I-140 Asylum Program Fee | $600 regular employer / $300 small employer or self-petitioner / $0 nonprofit | As separate payment via I-140; depending on the nature of the applicant. |
| Form I-907 Premium Processing | $2,965 | If optional expedited review is requested. |
| Form I-485 | $1,440 | For any applicant over the age of 14 who is adjusting status from within the United States. |
| Form I-485 under age 14 | $950 | When filed simultaneously with a parent's I-485 application. |
| Form I-765 | $260 | If paid I-485-related work authorization is requested on or after April 1, 2024. |
| Form I-131 Advance Parole | $630 | If travel documentation is requested during a pending I-485. |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | $235 / person | For Green Card production after the immigrant visa is approved through the consulate. |
Consular and NVC Fees
| Consular/NVC office | Keeps up to date | When is it applied? |
|---|---|---|
| DS-260 employment-based immigrant visa | $345 / person | For each immigrant visa applicant processed through the consulate. |
Which Fees Apply to Your Case?
I-140 Asylum Program Fee for EB-2 NIW self-petitioner is generally assessed at $300. I-485 items belong to the adjustment of status from within the USA, DS-260 and USCIS Immigrant Fee consular track.
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.