Common Immigration and Naturalization Forms and Fees

Applying for immigration benefits like a marriage green card, K-1 fiancé visa, or  U.S. citizenship involves specific USCIS forms with associated fees. In 2025 the K-1 fiancé visa process takes approximately 8-11 months for applications filed today. The spousal visa (CR-1 visa) process can take between 14.5 and 35 months depending on the sponsor’s U.S. citizenship status. Understanding the overall cost and timeline of each option is crucial for couples deciding on the best path to a green card.

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2025 USCIS Filing Fee Increases: Impact on Immigration Applications

In 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented increased filing fees for almost all immigration applications. This includes applications for marriage-based green cards (I-130, I-485) and K1 visas (I-129F), impacting both family-based and employment-based immigration processes.

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Marriage Green Card (Form I-130/I-485):

• Purpose: Obtaining lawful permanent residence in the U.S. based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Who Must File: The spouse seeking the green card.
• Associated Fees: Up to $3005
• Forms Required:
  • Form I-130 (Family Sponsorship Petition)
  • Form I-485 (Green Card Application)

K-1 Fiancé Visa (Form I-129F):

• Purpose: Bringing a fiancé(e) to the U.S. for marriage within 90 days of arrival.
• Who Must File: The U.S. citizen fiancé(e).
• Associated Fees: $675
• Forms Required:
  • Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e))

Spousal Visa (CR-1 Visa – Consular Processing):

• Purpose: Bringing a spouse to the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident.
• Who Must File: The U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse.
• Associated Fees: $1540
• Forms Required:
  • Form I-130 (Family Sponsorship Petition)
  • Form DS-260 (Online Immigrant Visa Application)

U.S. Citizenship (Form N-400):

• Purpose: Obtaining citizenship through naturalization.
• Who Must File: Eligible permanent residents meeting residency and other requirements.
• Associated Fees: $760
• Forms Required:
  • Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)

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Below is a comprehensive overview detailing the current prices of key forms.

Green Card Costs and Fees (2025)

The following green card forms are listed in alphabetical order and represent the current costs to file. Learn more in our guide to green card expenses.