Every USCIS form involved in a green card journey, with filing fees, processing times, and step-by-step guides written in plain English. Updated for 2026 fee schedule.
USCIS implemented a fee restructure on April 1, 2024 that remains in effect for 2026. Many filing fees increased significantly. The Asylum Program Fee ($600) is now collected on most employment-based petitions. Always verify current fees on uscis.gov before filing.
Complete forms index
Click any form for the full filing guide with line-by-line instructions, document checklists, common mistakes, and post-filing expectations.
| Form | Title | Category | Filing Fee | Processing | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Family-based | $675 | 8-14 months | Guide → |
| I-485 | Adjustment of Status | Green card application | $1,440 | 8-18 months | Guide → |
| I-90 | Replace/Renew Green Card | Renewal | $465 | 8-12 months | Guide → |
| I-751 | Remove Conditions on Residence | Marriage-based | $750 | 12-24 months | Guide → |
| I-864 | Affidavit of Support | Financial sponsor | $0 | Filed with I-485 | Guide → |
| I-693 | Medical Examination Report | Medical | Civil surgeon fee | Same day | Guide → |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Auth | Work permit (EAD) | $520 | 3-7 months | Guide → |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Advance parole | $630 | 3-7 months | Guide → |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Worker | Employment-based | $715 | 6-12 months | Guide → |
| I-526E | Investor Petition | EB-5 | $11,160 | 6-24 months | Guide → |
| I-829 | Remove EB-5 Conditions | EB-5 final | $9,525 | 24-48 months | Guide → |
| N-400 | Application for Naturalization | Citizenship | $760 | 8-14 months | Guide → |
| I-129F | Petition for K-1 Fiancé | Fiancé visa | $675 | 6-12 months | Guide → |
Filing strategy: how forms relate
USCIS forms operate in sequences. Understanding which forms file together, which trigger others, and which are standalone saves applicants months and prevents costly errors.
The family-based green card sequence
For a U.S. citizen sponsoring a spouse who is already in the United States: I-130 + I-485 + I-864 + I-693 are filed concurrently, often with I-765 (work permit) and I-131 (travel document) added at no extra cost. After 2-year conditional green card issues, I-751 follows in the 90-day window before card expiration.
The EB-5 investor sequence
I-526E filed first to establish the investor petition. Once approved (and visa current), I-485 (if in U.S.) or DS-260 (if abroad) for the green card itself. Two years after admission as conditional resident, I-829 to remove conditions. After 5 years of LPR status, N-400 for naturalization.
The renewal cycle
Green cards must be renewed every 10 years using I-90. There's no fee waiver for renewals. Conditional 2-year cards do not get renewed via I-90 — they are converted to permanent 10-year cards via I-751 (marriage-based) or I-829 (EB-5).
Common cross-form mistakes
- Filing I-90 instead of I-751 — Conditional residents accidentally file the renewal form. I-90 will be denied; meanwhile the I-751 deadline may pass.
- Missing I-864 from joint sponsor — When primary sponsor doesn't meet 125% of poverty guidelines, joint sponsor's I-864 must accompany filing.
- I-693 signed too early — Medical exam expires within 2 years of civil surgeon signature. If filing delays, you may need a second exam.
- Concurrent filing eligibility missed — Many EB-2/EB-3 applicants file I-140 alone when concurrent I-485 was eligible, losing 6+ months of EAD/AP benefits.
Where to download official forms
Always download forms directly from uscis.gov/forms. Third-party sites may display outdated editions. USCIS rejects filings on superseded form editions, costing weeks of delay.