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What Does the I-485 Filing Fee Cover and Are There Additional Fees?
As of June 2025, the I-485 filing fee is $1,440 plus an $85 biometrics charge. Separate fees for employment and…
How to Pay the I-485 Filing Fee: Step-by-Step Guide
As of April 2024, the I-485 filing fee is $1,440 for most applicants. Choose from money order, personal check, cashier’s…
Can the I-485 Filing Fee Be Waived? Eligibility and Process Explained
USCIS grants I-485 fee waivers to eligible applicants demonstrating financial hardship by submitting Form I-912. Eligibility includes means-tested benefits, income…
Is the Biometric Services Fee Included in the I-485 Filing Fee?
USCIS updated fees starting April 1, 2024, combining biometric fees into the $1,440 I-485 filing fee. New separate fees apply…
USCIS Updates Form I-485: New Edition Required Starting February 2025
To become a U.S. permanent resident, file the current Form I-485 with all supporting documents and correct fees. Follow USCIS…
Southern California Father and U.S. Citizen Arrested in ICE Raid, Family Says
ICE agents detained U.S. citizen Javier Ramirez during a Montebello raid in 2025. His family contests assault charges and highlights…
Omaha Food Plant Owner Claims Compliance After ICE Raids Halve Workforce
ICE raided Glenn Valley Foods, arresting 70 employees even though E-Verify was used. The company now faces capacity loss, community…
Aviation Experts Weigh In on India’s Air India AI171 Crash
Air India flight AI171 crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing 100+ people. The Boeing 787-8 lost contact after…