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Form G-1055: Fee Schedule
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form G-1055 is the official Fee Schedule that lists the current filing fees for all USCIS forms, including a $50 discount for online filings and $0 fees for certain categories such as Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants.
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USCIS Form G-1055 - Fee Schedule
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form G-1055 is the official Fee Schedule that lists the current filing fees for all USCIS forms, including a $50 discount for online filings and $0 fees for certain categories such as Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting an incorrect fee results in rejection of the application.
- 2Paying cash for filing or biometric services fee, which is prohibited by USCIS.
- 3Failing to apply the $50 discount when filing a form online, leading to overpayment.
- 4Omitting the required Form G-1450 when paying the fee with a credit card.
- 5Not using Form G-1650 for ACH electronic funds transfers when paying fees.
Plain English
Form G-1055 shows how much you must pay when you submit any USCIS application, petition, or request. It tells you which fees are free, which have a $50 online discount, and which extra fees cannot be waived.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you need to look up the official filing fee for a USCIS form — the title indicates it is the Fee Schedule.
- Do not use it when you are requesting a fee waiver; you must file Form I-912 for a waiver request.
- Check Form I-912 instead when you are applying for a fee waiver.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Paying filing fee by credit card
Authorization required for credit card transactions
✓ Confirm you have completed Form G-1450
Paying filing fee by electronic funds transfer (ACH)
Provides ACH authorization for USCIS
✓ Verify ACH details on Form G-1650
Requesting a fee waiver
Fee waiver eligibility must be documented
✓ Ensure Form I-912 is attached
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Filing Category
Category selection (e.g., Regular Petitioner, Nonprofit, Small Employer) · Fee schedule table (Form p.10)
Fee(s)
Amount listed for selected category · Fee schedule table (Form p.10)
Additional Fees
Details of Pub. L. 119-21 mandatory fees · Additional Fees column (Form p.1)
Credit Card Payment Authorization
Form G-1450 · Form G-1450 instructions (Form p.1)
ACH Payment Authorization
Form G-1650 · Form G-1650 instructions (Form p.1)
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the edition date reads 05/06/26.
- 2Select the correct filing category for your case.
- 3Enter the exact fee amount shown for that category.
- 4Add any required Pub. L. 119-21 additional fees.
- 5Attach Form G-1450 if paying by credit card.
- 6Attach Form G-1650 if paying by ACH/EFT.
- 7Do not include cash as a payment method.
- 8Include Form I-912 if you are requesting a fee waiver.
How to file this form
- 1Determine your filing category based on the schedule.
- 2Calculate the total fee, including any Pub. L. 119-21 additional fees.
- 3Choose a payment method and complete the required authorization form (G-1450 or G-1650).
- 4Prepare Form G-1055 with the fee details and attach any required payment authorizations.
- 5Submit the package to USCIS by mail or at a USCIS office as instructed.
- 6Obtain and keep the receipt or proof of payment as evidence of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Cash cannot be used to pay filing or biometric fees (Form p.1).
- 2Fee waivers cannot be applied to Pub. L. 119-21 mandatory fees (Form p.1).
- 3Fee‑exempt categories listed as $0 do not guarantee eligibility for the benefit (Form p.1).
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form G-1055 is the Fee Schedule edition dated 05/06/26; the source does not reference a separate latest‑information webpage.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm it reads 05/06/26 (Form p.10).
- Fee — verify the listed fee matches your filing category in the schedule (Form p.10).
- Payment method — confirm you are using an allowed method (credit card, debit card, or EFT) (Form p.1).
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source.
- Signature — Not stated in the official source.
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of the completed Form G-1055 and payment receipts.
- 2Store the documents for at least five years in case of audit.
- 3Monitor USCIS communications for confirmation of fee receipt.
- 4If an error is discovered, submit a corrected fee schedule with an explanatory letter.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — payment methods include credit card (Form G-1450) and ACH (Form G-1650).
- SRCForm p.1 — cash can never be used to pay filing or biometric fees.
- SRCForm p.1 — Pub. L. 119-21 fees are not waivable and adjust each year.
- SRCForm p.1 — fee waiver requests are made with Form I-912.
- SRCForm p.10 — edition date is 05/06/26 and fee tables are presented.
- SRCForm p.10 — filing categories and corresponding fees are listed (e.g., Regular Petitioner $600, Nonprofit $0, Small Employer $300).
- SRCForm p.10 — additional fees may apply for certain petitions.
- SRCForm p.7 — $50 fee waiver eligibility for certain petitioners.
- SRCForm p.11 — I-212 filing fee $1,175 and fee‑waiver eligibility noted.
Common confusion points
Can I pay with cash?
Cash is prohibited for filing fees.
→ Verify you are using credit, debit, or EFT.
Do Pub. L. 119-21 fees get waived with Form I-912?
These fees are not waivable.
→ Ensure the Pub. L. 119-21 fee is still paid.
Do I need to file Form I-912 for a fee exemption?
Fee‑exempt forms list $0 and do not require Form I-912.
→ Check the fee schedule for $0 entries.
Which fee applies to a nonprofit?
The schedule shows $0 for nonprofit filing.
→ Confirm nonprofit eligibility before selecting $0.
Is the fee schedule updated each year?
Pub. L. 119-21 fees adjust annually.
→ Verify the edition date matches the current schedule.
Do I need a separate form for credit‑card payment?
Credit‑card payments require Form G-1450.
→ Attach Form G-1450 with your payment.
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Questions about USCIS Form G-1055
What is USCIS Form G-1055 used for?
Form G-1055 shows how much you must pay when you submit any USCIS application, petition, or request. It tells you which fees are free, which have a $50 online discount, and which extra fees cannot be waived.
What happens if USCIS Form G-1055 is filed incorrectly?
If the fee is incorrect, the application, petition, or request will be rejected.
Can I pay with cash?
Cash is prohibited for filing fees. Verify you are using credit, debit, or EFT.
Do Pub. L. 119-21 fees get waived with Form I-912?
These fees are not waivable. Ensure the Pub. L. 119-21 fee is still paid.
Do I need to file Form I-912 for a fee exemption?
Fee‑exempt forms list $0 and do not require Form I-912. Check the fee schedule for $0 entries.
Which fee applies to a nonprofit?
The schedule shows $0 for nonprofit filing. Confirm nonprofit eligibility before selecting $0.
Is the fee schedule updated each year?
Pub. L. 119-21 fees adjust annually. Verify the edition date matches the current schedule.
Do I need a separate form for credit‑card payment?
Credit‑card payments require Form G-1450. Attach Form G-1450 with your payment.
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