The tables below show direct USCIS fees and Department of State/NVC consular fees, if applicable, for the Green Card by Marriage. 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-130 | $675 | Immigrant petition for spouse. |
| Form I-485 | $1,440 | For applicants over the age of 14 who are adjusting status from within the USA. |
| Form I-485 under age 14 | $950 | When issued simultaneously with a parent's I-485. |
| 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 visa approval on the way to the consulate. |
| Form I-751 | $750 | At a later stage when the conditional session needs to be removed. |
Consular and NVC Fees
| Consular/NVC office | Keeps up to date | When is it applied? |
|---|---|---|
| DS-260 family-based immigrant visa | $325 / person | For each immigrant visa applicant processed through the consulate. |
| NVC Affidavit of Support review | $120 / file | When examined domestically by Affidavit of Support NVC. |
Which Fees Apply to Your Case?
DS-260 and NVC fees are not used for status adaptation within the USA. On the consular route, I-485, I-765 and Advance Parole items are generally not part of this stage.
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.