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.

How has Form I-485 processing time changed over the years?

Official USCIS fiscal-year data shows the median processing time for Form I-485 falling recently — it peaked at about 22.9 months in FY2023 and was about 13.9 months in FY2024. These are national fiscal-year medians from USCIS, useful for spotting the trend; the live tool reflects the current range.

I-485 Verified fee/form data

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Name: USCIS Processing Times by Form, FY2016–FY2024 - Form I-485
Creator: PetitionPace
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Applies for a green card from within the United States (adjustment of status) — the domestic path to permanent residence.

Estimate timeline Official USCIS page

Filing fee

$1,440

Typical processing

8-40 months

As of 2026-06-12

How Form I-485 compares across PetitionPace forms

Total USCIS fee rank

#2 of 26

total fee $1,440

Vs median fee

+$900

median $540 across 26 forms

Processing high-end rank

#2 of 19

+22 mo vs median high end

Fee comparisons use only the in-repo PetitionPace USCIS form records and the cited USCIS fee schedule/form pages. They do not imply eligibility, legal strategy, or a guarantee that USCIS will accept a filing.

Processing time

This is a point-in-time estimate. USCIS changes published ranges frequently and the live tool can vary by service center and case type.

Typical range: 8-40 months

Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times before making decisions.

Historical processing-time trend

USCIS fiscal-year medians · FY2016–FY2024

How long Form I-485 has actually taken, year over year — straight from USCIS fiscal-year data. This is the trend the live point-in-time tool can't show you: use it to see whether waits have been getting longer or shorter.

Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago

Latest 13.9 mo (FY2024) · peak 22.9 mo (FY2023) · ▼ falling

Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago

Latest 13.3 mo (FY2024) · peak 21.6 mo (FY2023) · ▼ falling

Employment-based adjustment applications

Latest 7.2 mo (FY2024) · peak 11 mo (FY2022) · ▼ falling

Family-based adjustment applications

Latest 9.4 mo (FY2024) · peak 12.9 mo (FY2021) · ▼ falling

Basis for filing	FY16	FY17	FY18	FY19	FY20	FY21	FY22	FY23	FY24
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago	4.4	5.5	6.2	6.7	6.9	12.9	22.6	22.9	13.9
Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago	5.5	4.6	6.4	9.4	9.3	7.1	14.1	21.6	13.3
Employment-based adjustment applications	5.5	7	10.6	10	8.8	9.9	11	8.6	7.2
Family-based adjustment applications	6.1	7.9	10.2	10.9	9.3	12.9	10.6	11.4	9.4

Median months from receipt to completion. National median months from receipt to completion across all USCIS offices. FY2024 reflects Oct 1, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024 (partial year). Historical fiscal-year medians use a different methodology than the live USCIS processing-times tool and are not directly comparable. Source: USCIS Historical Processing Times Trends ↗.

Filing fee

Filing fees shown here are based on the USCIS fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. USCIS fees can change; always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before submitting a form.

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

Processing times are estimates based on USCIS historical data and change frequently. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for current official ranges before making any decisions.

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.
How has Form I-485 processing time changed over the years?: Official USCIS fiscal-year data shows the median processing time for Form I-485 falling recently — it peaked at about 22.9 months in FY2023 and was about 13.9 months in FY2024. These are national fiscal-year medians from USCIS, useful for spotting the trend; the live tool reflects the current range.

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