How Much Does a Green Card Cost When Applying with Children?
Government fees and other common expenses for green card applicants with children
How much does it cost to apply for a green card with children?
Applying for a green card with children adds additional costs to the standard green card fees, which depend on where you’re applying from and whether your sponsor is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. We break down the green card costs for beneficiary spouses and accompanying children below.
Fees When Applying for a Green Card with a Child From Outside of the U.S.
The following chart breaks down both the mandatory fees you must pay when applying for a green card from outside of the U.S. with a child included. The charts specify the fees for both spouses and children, depending on the immigration status of the sponsor.
| Outside of the U.S. with U.S. Citizen Sponsor (CR-1/IR-1 & CR-2/IR-2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee Type | Cost to Spouse | Cost to Child |
| Family Sponsorship Form (I-130) | $675 | $675 |
| Green Card Application Form (I-485) | Not required | Not required |
| Financial Support Form (I-864) | $120 | $0 |
| Work Permit Application Form (I-765) (optional) | Not required | Not required |
| Travel Permit Application Form (I-131) (optional) | Not required | Not required |
| State Department Processing | $325 | $325 |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | $235 | $235 |
| Medical Examination | Varies | Varies |
| Total | $1,235 | $1,235 |
| Outside of the U.S. with U.S. Green Card Holder Sponsor (F21 & F22) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee Type | Cost to Spouse | Cost to Child |
| Family Sponsorship Form (I-130) | $675 | $0 |
| Green Card Application Form (I-485) | Not required | Not required |
| Financial Support Form (I-864) | $120 | $0 |
| Work Permit Application Form (I-765) (optional) | Not required | Not required |
| Travel Permit Application Form (I-131) (optional) | Not required | Not required |
| State Department Processing | $325 | $325 |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | $235 | $235 |
| Medical Examination | Varies | Varies |
| Total | $1,235 | $560 |
Fees When Applying for a Green Card with a Child From Within the U.S.
The following chart breaks down both the mandatory fees you must pay when applying for a green card inside the U.S. with a child included. The charts specify the fees for both spouses and children, depending on the immigration status of the sponsor.
| In the U.S. with U.S. Citizen Sponsor (CR-6/IR-6 & CR-7/IR-7) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee Type | Cost to Spouse | Cost to Child |
| Family Sponsorship Form (I-130) | $675 | $675 |
| Green Card Application Form (I-485) | $1440 | $950 for children under 14 $1440 for children 14 and older |
| Financial Support Form (I-864) | $0 | $0 |
| Work Permit Application Form (I-765) (optional) | $0 | $0 |
| Travel Permit Application Form (I-131) (optional) | $0 | $0 |
| State Department Processing | Not required | Not required |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | Not required | Not required |
| Medical Examination | Varies | Varies |
| Total | $1,815 | $1,625 or $1,815 |
| In the U.S. with U.S. Green Card Holder Sponsor (F26 & F27) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee Type | Cost to Spouse | Cost to Child |
| Family Sponsorship Form (I-130) | $675 | $0 |
| Green Card Application Form (I-485) | $1440 | $750 for children under 14 $1,140 for children 14 and older |
| Financial Support Form (I-864) | $0 | $0 |
| Work Permit Application Form (I-765) (optional) | $0 | $0 |
| Travel Permit Application Form (I-131) (optional) | $0 | $0 |
| Biometrics (Fingerprints & Photo) | $85 | $0 for children under 14 $85 for children 14 and older |
| State Department Processing | Not required | Not required |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | Not required | Not required |
| Medical Examination | Varies | Varies |
| Total | $1,760 | $750 or $1,225 |
Adjusting From a K-1 Fiancé Visa to a Green Card with Children
If you’re currently in the U.S. on a K-1 visa, and adjusting your status to a green card with dependent children, you can expect the following costs:
| Adjusting From a K-1 Fiancé Visa to a Green Card with Children (CF1 & CF2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee Type | Cost to Spouse | Cost to Child |
| Family Sponsorship Form (I-130) | Not required | Not required |
| Green Card Application Form (I-485) | $1440 | $950 for children under 14 $1440 for children 14 and older |
| Financial Support Form (I-864) | $0 | $0 |
| Work Permit Application Form (I-765) (optional) | $0 | $0 |
| Travel Permit Application Form (I-131) (optional) | $0 | $0 |
| Biometrics (Fingerprints & Photo) | $85 | $0 for children under 14 $85 for children 14 and older |
| State Department Processing | Not required | Not required |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | Not required | Not required |
| Medical Examination | Varies | Varies |
| Total | $1,225 | $750 or $1,225 |