Identify Visa Category
1-2 weeksDetermine family, employment, or humanitarian pathway and eligibility.
Field context
This workflow is part of 2 niche fields
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Determine family, employment, or humanitarian pathway and eligibility.
Sum USCIS fees, medical exam, translations, and attorney costs.
Review current USCIS processing times and priority date bulletin.
Gather birth certificates, police clearances, tax returns, and affidavits of support.
2024-era samples — verify current.
| Form | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| I-130 family | $535 | Petition |
| I-485 AOS | $1,140 | Plus biometrics |
| N-400 naturalization | $710 | Citizenship |
| I-765 EAD | $410 | Work permit |
Download forms only from uscis.gov.
Low income may qualify for fee waiver.
Keep complete file copy of every submission.