Updated June 03, 2022
Immigration forms are documents produced by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State to adopt a child from another country, work temporarily in the United States, obtain a green card for lawful permanent residency, or apply for citizenship. Generally, those hoping to become citizens must first obtain a green card and hold permanent residency for at least three years. And in some cases, you must have someone already in the United States begin the filing process on your behalf.
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Immigration Forms: By Type (5)
Adoption Forms – To adopt a child from another country.
Citizenship / Naturalization Forms – To apply for citizenship.*
Green Card Forms – For permanent residency.
Humanitarian Forms – For refugees and asylum seekers.
Temporary Workers – For temporary residency (visa).
Forms and Filing Fees
Form |
Name |
Filing Fee |
Multiple Category Forms |
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| Form G-28 | Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative | Free |
| Form I-912 | Request for Fee Waiver | Free |
| Form I-131 | Application for Travel Document |
$105 to $660, depending on immigration category
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| Form I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | $410 |
| Form I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission to the United States After Deportation or Removal | $930 |
| Form DS-260 | Immigrant Visa Electronic Application | $325 |
Adoption |
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| Form I-800a | Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child froma Hague Convention Country | $775 |
| Form I-800 | Petition to Classify Hague Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative | Free |
| Form I-600 | Petition to Classify an Orphan as an Immediate Relative | $775 |
| Form I-600a | Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition | $775 |
Citizenship and Naturalization Forms |
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| Form N-400 | Application for Naturalization | $640 |
| Form N-426 | Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service | Free |
| Form N-470 | Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes | $355 |
| Form N-648 | Medical Certification for Disability Exemptions | Free |
| Form N-336 | Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings | $700 |
| Form G-1145 | Electronic Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance | Free |
| Form N-600 (may also be used by adopting parents) | Application for Certificate of Citizenship | $1,170 |
Green Card Forms |
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| Form I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | $535 |
| Form I-192 | Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant | $930 |
| Form I-918 | Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status | Free |
| Form I-914 | Application for T Nonimmigrant Status | Free |
| Form I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status |
Between $0 and $1,225, depending on age and immigration category
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| Form I-140 | Immigration Petition for Alien Worker | $700 |
| Form ETA 9089 | Application for Permanent Employee Certification | $580 |
| Form I-907 (may also be used for temporary workers) | Request for Premium Processing |
$1500 or $2500, depending on type of worker
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| Form I-864 | Affidavit of Support | Free |
| Form I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiancé | $535 |
| Form I-601 | Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility | $930 |
| Form I-526 | Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor | $3,675 |
| Form I-829 | Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status | $3,750 |
| Form I-360 | Petition for Special Immigrant (Religious Worker) | $435 |
| Form I-944 | Declaration of Self Sufficiency | Free |
Humanitarian Immigration Forms |
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| Form I-589 | Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal | Free |
| Form I-590 | Registration for Classification as a Refugee | Free |
| Form I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Free |
Temporary Worker Forms |
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| Form I-129 | Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker |
$460 (H1B applicants may require an additional fee of up to $4,000
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| Form DS-160 | Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application |
Varies by country of origin. Consult the country’s U.S. Embassy
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| Form I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | $370 |
| Form ETA 9035 | Foreign Labor Certification | Free |
| Form ETA 790 | Agricultural Clearance Order | Free |
| Form ETA 9141 | Application for Prevailing Wage Determination | Free |
| Form I-129S | Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition |
$500, or up to $5,000 if the business is sufficiently large
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Fingerprints
For most of the immigration forms listed above, USCIS or the Department of State will require you to be fingerprinted, take a photograph, and provide other means of identification. These are generally known as “biometric services,” and the exact requirements differ considerably based on the immigration category of the application.
Where to get?
After applying, USCIS or another entity will schedule your biometric services appointment at a local application support center (ASC). If you are applying from abroad, you should be able to book an appointment through the country’s U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
How much are they?
The standard biometric services fee is $85, and will usually be charged as a supplement to the fee of the application to which it is connected.
Filing Procedures
Many of the forms listed above need to be filed by mail to one of the various USCIS offices throughout the country. Which one will depend on the immigration category under which you are filing and the state in which you currently reside. The entries for the different immigration categories explain where to mail the various required forms.
In recent years, USCIS has made more of the forms eligible for online submission. To do so, you’ll need to create an account. For a list of forms that may be submitted online, click here.