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United States

Self-help guidance for filings before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State (DS forms), and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Always verify the current fee and edition on uscis.gov before mailing.

Official portal: https://www.uscis.gov/

Government forms & filing fees

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) · not to Sheria Smart

Every fee below is the official government amount. Sheria Smart does not collect government filing fees — you pay the agency directly at their portal.

Petition for Alien Relative

U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents petitioning for qualifying family members.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

9–15 months (varies by category and service center)

Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

U.S. citizens petitioning for a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-3 spouse visa.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Applicants physically in the U.S. who are eligible to become lawful permanent residents.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

8–14 months (family-based)

Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)

Non-citizens eligible for work authorization (adjustment applicants, asylees, DACA, etc.).

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

Adjustment applicants and others needing to travel while status is pending.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A

Financial sponsors of family-based immigrants.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

Lawful permanent residents renewing or replacing a lost/damaged green card.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

Conditional residents (2-year green card from marriage) removing conditions.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on PR Status

EB-5 conditional residents.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers

Employers (or self-petitioners for EB-1A, EB-2 NIW) sponsoring workers for permanent residence.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

6–14 months (premium processing available)

Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

Employers sponsoring H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and other nonimmigrant workers.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

Nonimmigrants extending or changing status (B, F, J, dependents of H/L, etc.).

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

Applicants inadmissible under INA §212(a) seeking a waiver.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Applicants seeking a provisional waiver of unlawful presence before consular processing.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant

Inadmissible nonimmigrants seeking temporary entry.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission After Removal

Non-citizens previously removed seeking consent to reapply.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant

VAWA self-petitioners, widow(er)s of U.S. citizens, religious workers, special immigrant juveniles.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal

Non-citizens physically in the U.S. seeking asylum.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

6 months to several years

Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition

Asylees/refugees petitioning for spouse or unmarried child under 21.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application for Naturalization

Lawful permanent residents applying for U.S. citizenship.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application for Certificate of Citizenship

Individuals who acquired U.S. citizenship through a parent.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document

Individuals replacing lost or damaged citizenship documents.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Request for Hearing on Decision in Naturalization Proceedings

N-400 applicants appealing a denial.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative

Attorneys and accredited representatives entering an appearance.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

Applicants wanting email/text notification of USCIS receipt.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

Anyone applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa at a consulate.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Online Immigrant Visa Application

Immigrant visa applicants processing through NVC and a U.S. consulate.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

Application for Cancellation of Removal for Non-LPRs

Individuals in removal proceedings seeking cancellation of removal.

Paid to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)

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