I-130 filing fee
Petition for Alien Relative
Data as of · Source: USCIS Form G-1055 fee schedule, edition Oct 7, 2026 · Sources checked
Paper filing
$675
Online filing
$625
Before April 2024
$535
The general fee for Form I-130 is $675, or $625 if you file online ($50 less). Before April 1, 2024 it was $535, so the paper fee is 26% higher than the earlier total.
I-130 fees by filing category
As listed in the USCIS fee schedule.
| Who is filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| General filing | $675 paper / $625 online |
Fee waivers: see Form I-912 for which forms allow one. How to pay: payment methods.
FAQ
How much is the I-130 filing fee in 2026?
$675 when filed on paper and $625 when filed online, according to USCIS Form G-1055 (edition Oct 7, 2026).
How much was the I-130 fee before 2024?
Before the fee rule of April 1, 2024, Form I-130 cost $535. The paper fee today is 26% higher.
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.