Fees: Consular Processing for Family Preference Applicants

U.S. government fees for applicants for a green card under a family preference classification who live abroad, and go through consular processing.

Fees - Consular processing for family preferences

$535Forms I-130 and I-130A

UC. I-130 Fees.

The fee associated with form I-130 is $535. There are no specific fees for form I-130A.

No FeesNo Form

Both the affidavit of support and the immigrant visa fees must be paid online. The online payment system require them to be paid separately. Each green card applicant must pay the immigrant visa fee. You will need to go to the Department of State portal with the following information from the..Learn more

$120NVC

UJ. Affidavit of Support fee

Both the affidavit of support and the immigrant visa fees must be paid online. The online payment system require them to be paid separately. You will need to go to the Department of State portal with the following information from the fee letter (Welcome Letter) that you received from NVC: Case..Learn more

~$400Vary per country

UK. Medical Examination

The fees vary depending on who the designated physician abroad is.

No FeesNo Form

UL. Interview

When it feels like nothing is missing, the NVC transfers the applicant’s request and the sponsor’s support and other information to the consular officer and schedule an interview appointment. The consular officer, not the NVC, will make the decision on whether the family green card will be granted.

$200USCIS ELIS

UM. USCIS Immigrant fee

It is recommended by USCIS to pay the immigrant fee after applicants pick up (or receive by mail) their immigrant visa from the embassy or consulate abroad and before applicants depart for the United States. The immigrant visa is a temporary green card inserted in the applicant’s passport. The following..Learn more

STEPS AND SEQUENCES: CONSULAR PROCESSING FOR FAMILY PREFERENCES