Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Applies for a green card from within the United States (adjustment of status) — the domestic path to permanent residence.
Filing fee
$1,440
Typical processing
8–40 mo
As of 2026-06-12
Category
family
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Processing time
Typical range: 8–40 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. USCIS processing times change monthly and vary by service center and case specifics. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range for your specific case type and service center.
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Filing fee
Filing fee: $1,440
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/i-485
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Premium processing: Not available for I-485.
Where to file
USCIS Lockbox; biometric appointment at local Application Support Center
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov — official I-485 page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-485?
- Applies for a green card from within the United States (adjustment of status) — the domestic path to permanent residence.
- How much does it cost to file Form I-485?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-485 is $1,440, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
- How long does I-485 take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 8–40 months for Form I-485 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly — always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.