I-601A filing fee
Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Data as of · Source: USCIS Form G-1055 fee schedule, edition Oct 7, 2026 · Sources checked
Paper filing
$795
Online filing
Paper only
Before April 2024
$715 incl. biometrics
The general fee for Form I-601A is $795; this form is filed on paper. Before April 1, 2024 it was $630 plus an $85 biometrics fee, so the paper fee is 11% higher than the earlier total. Biometrics are no longer charged separately; they are included in the fee. 2 groups pay no fee; see the table.
I-601A fees by filing category
As listed in the USCIS fee schedule.
| Who is filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| General filing | $795 |
| VAWA self-petitioners (including derivatives) | $0 |
| Special Immigrant Juvenile classification | $0 |
Fee waivers: see Form I-912 for which forms allow one. How to pay: payment methods.
FAQ
How much is the I-601A filing fee in 2026?
$795 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-601A fee before 2024?
Before the fee rule of April 1, 2024, Form I-601A cost $630 plus an $85 biometrics fee ($715 in total). The paper fee today is 11% higher.
Who does not pay the I-601A fee?
The fee schedule lists no fee ($0) for these filers: VAWA self-petitioners (including derivatives); Special Immigrant Juvenile classification.
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.