I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status

Yes. There are two fees that apply. The payment to USCIS is $1,140 for the filing. A related biometric fee of $85 also applies for applicants between 14 and 78 years old. If the form is filed for someone under 14 along with a parent filing, the fees is $750 paid to USCIS and no biometric fee. If filing for someone under 14 individually, not with a parent filing, the fee to USCIS is $1,140. If the filing is as a refugee under the INA Section 209(a), there is no fee.

You can file your form online or by mail. Filing online allows you to:

• Pay your filing fee online
• Check the status of your case
• Receive notifications and case updates
• View personalized case completion date estimates
• Respond to requests for evidence
• Manage your contact information, including updating your address

You can create an account to file online. You can also mail your form to your region’s designated USCIS office.

Of course, you can choose to manage your case independently. However, working with immigration experts can help you navigate the process and provide guidance throughout.

You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.

Immigration issues can be quite complicated. Combine that with the current rate of change in U.S. policies, it can be hard to keep up. Our team puts their experience to work for you and your particular situation. We work hard to stay on top of policy changes and are prepared for changes down the line. We offer patented online software, MyEsq, that streamlines the filing process and makes our knowledgeable team of lawyers just a click away.