USCIS Reference

USCIS Forms Reference

Complete reference for the most-filed USCIS immigration forms. Each entry includes the official filing fee, mailing addresses by lockbox, and the current form edition.

All Forms

9 forms · sourced from USCIS.gov

I-129 — Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

Nonimmigrant Worker · Edition 04/01/24 · Fee $730+

Used by U.S. employers to sponsor foreign nationals for H-1B specialty occupation, L-1 intracompany transfer, O-1 extraordinary ability, TN, and other temporary work classifications.

I-130 — Petition for Alien Relative

Family Petition · Edition 04/01/24 · Fee $535

Filed by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to establish a qualifying family relationship with a foreign-national relative for green card purposes.

I-131 — Application for Travel Document

Travel Document · Edition 04/01/24 · Fee $590

Requests Advance Parole, Refugee Travel Document, or a re-entry permit. Adjustment-of-status applicants must obtain Advance Parole before any international travel while I-485 is pending.

I-140 — Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker

Employment-Based · Edition 04/01/24 · Fee $700

Establishes a qualifying employment-based immigrant classification (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3). EB-1A and EB-2 NIW are self-petition categories that do not require employer sponsorship.

I-485 — Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Adjustment of Status · Edition 09/18/19 · Fee $1,440

Allows eligible individuals physically present in the U.S. to apply for a green card without returning to their home country for consular processing.

I-589 — Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal

Humanitarian · Edition 04/01/24 · Fee $0

Filed by individuals physically present in the U.S. seeking asylum protection based on persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on protected grounds.

I-765 — Application for Employment Authorization

Work Authorization · Edition 04/01/24 · Fee $520

Used by foreign nationals in the United States to request work authorization (EAD). Required eligibility category determines the filing fee and processing center.

I-90 — Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

Green Card Renewal · Edition 04/01/24 · Fee $455

Used by lawful permanent residents to replace a green card that is lost, stolen, expired, contains incorrect data, or because of a name change.

N-400 — Application for Naturalization

Naturalization · Edition 04/01/24 · Fee $760

Used by lawful permanent residents who meet the residence, physical presence, good moral character, and English/civics requirements to become U.S. citizens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which USCIS form do I file for an employment-based green card?

Most employment-based green-card applicants file Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) and then Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) once a visa number is available. EB-1A and EB-2 NIW are self-petition categories, meaning the applicant signs the I-140 themselves with no employer sponsor.

Where do I find the current USCIS filing fee?

USCIS publishes filing fees on each form's official page at uscis.gov. Fees changed substantively in April 2024 and again in subsequent annual adjustments — always confirm the fee on the official USCIS page before mailing your check.

Can I file USCIS forms online?

USCIS accepts online filing for many common forms including I-90, I-130, I-131, I-140, I-485, I-539, I-589, I-765, I-821, and N-400. Some forms still require paper filing depending on category and applicant status.