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What If I-485 Fee Changes After Mailing But Before USCIS Receives It?
Effective April 1, 2024, USCIS raised the I-485 filing fee to $1,440. The fee depends on the application receipt date,…
Do I Need to Pay a Separate Fee for Work Permit After Filing I-485?
As of April 1, 2024, USCIS requires separate filing fees for Form I-765. Applicants filing I-485 earlier avoid extra fees.…
Form I-485 Not Eligible for Fee Waiver Using Form I-912, USCIS Confirms
Form I-485 is not eligible for fee waivers via Form I-912, except for specific exemptions like VAWA. Submitting fee waiver…
What Are the Main Causes of Delays in Green Card Renewal Process?
USCIS green card renewals now take 18 to 24 months due to high application volumes, suspensions impacting refugees, and added…
Estimated Total Cost for Green Card Renewal Process in 2025
Green card renewal in 2025 costs $415 online or $465 by mail, with no biometric fee. File Form I-90 online…
Essential Documents Needed for Your Green Card Renewal Application
Permanent residents must renew green cards using Form I-90 about six months before expiry. The fee is $540, and processing…
Will I Get a Status Extension During My Green Card Renewal Process?
Beginning September 2024, USCIS extends green card validity to 36 months with Form I-90 filing. Residents can continue working, traveling,…
Does Applying for an I-485 Fee Waiver Affect Public Charge Eligibility?
USCIS updated public charge policies in 2025, protecting fee waiver applicants. Low-income immigrants using public benefits can safely request waivers…