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Calculate your potential filing fees, biometrics costs, and solicitor charges for visa applications.
Select your visa type and add relevant details to see your total cost.
An immigration and visa filing fee calculator estimates the total cost to apply for various immigration benefits, including work visas, family-based immigration, asylum, green card applications, and citizenship. Immigration fees vary significantly by visa category, applicant number, and filing complexity. Beyond the base USCIS filing fees, applicants often face biometric services fees, medical examination costs, document translation and preparation fees, and attorney services. Understanding the complete financial picture helps families and employers budget appropriately for immigration processes that can span months or years.
The calculator identifies your visa category or immigration benefit type, then inputs the number of applicants (individual, family group), dependents requiring processing, and additional services needed. It applies USCIS fee schedules for different forms (I-485 for green card, I-140 for employment, I-130 for family sponsorship, N-400 for citizenship, etc.), adds biometric fees, medical examination estimates, document translation costs, and optional attorney fees. The result is a comprehensive cost projection.
Base USCIS Filing Fee + Biometric Services Fee ($85 typical) + Medical Examination Cost ($150-$300) + Document Translation/Preparation ($200-$1,000) + Attorney Services (varies, $1,500-$5,000+) = Total Estimated Cost. Multiple applicants (spouse, children) require separate fees for most categories.
The USCIS filing fee is the primary fee charged for immigration benefit applications. Fee amounts vary by form type: I-485 (green card) costs $1,140 + $85 biometric; I-140 (employment sponsorship) costs $715; N-400 (citizenship) costs $640 + $85 biometric. Fees cover application processing, background checks, and administrative costs but not medical exams, translations, or legal representation.
Yes. Fee waivers or reductions are available if household income is 200% or below federal poverty guidelines. Some employer-sponsored employment visas allow employers to pay fees. Additionally, certain categories like immediate relatives of US citizens have reduced fees. Determine your eligibility through USCIS fee waiver guidelines before applying.
Different visa categories involve different processing complexity. Family-based applications (I-130 petition) are less expensive than employment-based categories requiring labor certification. Diversity visa applications and asylum have different fee structures. Green card applications (I-485) cost more than visa petitions (I-140). The complexity of background checks and processing requirements drives fee differences.
Beyond USCIS fees, expect: medical examination ($150-$300), biometric services ($85), document translation ($200-$1,000), police certificates ($50-$200), credential evaluations ($100-$300), and visa interview travel costs. If using an attorney, fees range $1,500-$5,000+. Total costs for family green card applications often reach $3,000-$8,000+ per household.
