EB-1 Filling Costs

What are the Government Filing Fees for an EB-1A

Green Card Application?

• I-140 Filing Fee: $1015 (Normal Processing)

• I-140 Premium Processing Fee (if requested): $2,805 [ The premium processing will be $1015 +$2,805 = $3,820

• I-485 Filing Fee for Principal Applicant: $1,440

• I-485 Filing Fee for Dependent Spouse and/or Child over age 14: $1,440 each

• I-485 Filing Fee for Dependent Child under age 14: $950 each

The government filing fees for an EB-1A Green Card application typically include the Form I-140 fee of $1,015, which covers the petition for an alien of extraordinary ability. If premium processing is desired for faster adjudication, an additional $2,805 is required. Once the I-140 is approved, the applicant may file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) if in the U.S., with a fee of $1,440 for adults and $950 for children under 14. These fees are set by USCIS and are crucial for planning your EB-1A green card process. Always check the USCIS fee schedule for the latest updates.

Breakdown

• Form I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker

  • Filing Fee: $715

  • Asylum Program Fee:

    • Regular Petitioners: $600

    • Small Employers or Self-Petitioners: $300

    • Nonprofit Organizations: $0

  • Total Fee for Small Employers or Self-Petitioners: $715 + $300 = $1,015

    Source: USCIS Guidance on Paying Fees and Completing Information for Form I-140

Who Can Apply for EB-1A

To qualify for the EB-1A Green Card, the applicant must demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. No job offer or labor certification is required.

✅ EB-1A Eligibility Requirements

The applicant must either:

• Have a major internationally recognized award, such as a Nobel Prize, or

• Meet at least 3 out of 10 criteria set by USCIS.

✅ Qualifying Criteria (Choose at least 3):

1. Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in the field.

2. Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements.

3. Published material about the individual in major trade or media outlets.

4. Participation as a judge of others’ work in the field.

5. Original contributions of major significance to the field.

6. Authorship of scholarly articles in reputable publications or media.

7. Exhibitions or showcases of the applicant’s work in artistic settings.

8. Leading or critical roles for distinguished organizations.

9. High salary or remuneration in comparison to others in the field.

10. Commercial success in performing arts (e.g., sales, box office).