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Does the I-485 Fee Include Green Card Production Costs?

Since April 2024, the I-485 fee covers application review, biometrics, and Green Card production. The fee ranges from $1,140 to…

What Happens If I Write the Wrong Check Amount for My I-485?

Submitting Form I-485 mandates exact fee payments to USCIS; incorrect checks cause delays or rejection. The $30 returned check fee…

How the Postmark Date Determines Your I-485 Filing Fee

The postmark date decides if the old or new I-485 filing fee applies after the April 1, 2024 increase. Mail…

Is the Form I-131 Travel Document Fee Included with I-485 Payment?

USCIS changed fee payments on April 1, 2024. Applicants filing Form I-485 must now pay separately for Forms I-131 and…

Who Do I Make My I-485 Payment Check Payable To?

Applicants submitting Form I-485 must pay filing fees by personal check correctly made out to 'U.S. Department of Homeland Security.'…

Final Step After Marriage Green Card Interview Approval Explained

Once a marriage green card interview is approved, USCIS completes final checks, prints the card, and mails it, usually within…

Which Stage of the Marriage Green Card Timeline Does I-130 Cover?

Filing the I-130 petition starts the marriage green card process. Processing times vary from 14 to 35 months. Approval is…

Fear Drives Green Card and Visa Holders to Alter Travel Plans

The 2025 USCIS digital platform speeds green card processes by 20%. Spouses of H-1B/L-1 visa holders gain faster work permits.…