I-129F filing fee
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
Data as of · Source: USCIS Form G-1055 fee schedule, edition Oct 7, 2026 · Sources checked
Paper filing
$675
Online filing
Paper only
Before April 2024
$535
The general fee for Form I-129F is $675; this form is filed on paper. Before April 1, 2024 it was $535, so the paper fee is 26% higher than the earlier total. 1 group pays no fee; see the table.
I-129F fees by filing category
As listed in the USCIS fee schedule.
| Who is filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| General filing | $675 |
| For K-3 status (the spouse of a U.S. citizen) based on an I-130 you filed | $0 |
Fee waivers: see Form I-912 for which forms allow one. How to pay: payment methods.
FAQ
How much is the I-129F filing fee in 2026?
$675 when filed on paper (this form is filed on paper), according to USCIS Form G-1055 (edition Oct 7, 2026). Some filers pay a different amount; see the table on this page.
How much was the I-129F fee before 2024?
Before the fee rule of April 1, 2024, Form I-129F cost $535. The paper fee today is 26% higher.
Who does not pay the I-129F fee?
The fee schedule lists no fee ($0) for these filers: For K-3 status (the spouse of a U.S. citizen) based on an I-130 you filed.
Related
Sources: USCIS, Form G-1055 Fee Schedule, edition Oct 7, 2026; earlier fee from the edition of Dec 7, 2023. A wrong fee gets a filing rejected: confirm with the USCIS Fee Calculator before you pay.