Is there a charge for filing a marriage-based visa application?

Yes, there is a fee for filing a marriage-based visa application in Pennsylvania. Generally, the fee is $535 and it must be paid to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The fee covers the cost of processing the application. It is important to note that the fee must be paid in U.S. dollars, either by money order or check payable to the USCIS. Additionally, the fee cannot be refunded if the applicant is denied. In addition to the filing fee, applicants may also incur additional costs, such as attorney’s fees, medical exams, application forms, and other associated expenses. The total cost of a marriage-based visa application can range from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the complexity of the case and the services needed. It is important to keep in mind that this fee is required for all marriage-based visa applications and must be paid before the application can be processed. Furthermore, applicants should also be aware that as of 2021, the USCIS has updated its filing fees for various types of applications. Therefore, it is important to check the USCIS website regularly for the most up-to-date filing fees before submitting the application.

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Sí, hay un cargo por presentar una solicitud de visa basada en un matrimonio. El Departamento de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) cobra $535 dólares estadounidenses para una aplicación de visa de matrimonio I-130, que incluye también $85 dólares para el Formulario USCIS Biometrics. Además, hay otras tarifas relacionadas con la aplicación de una visa de matrimonio. Por ejemplo, el costo para el Formulario I-485, que se utiliza para solicitar el cambio de estado a un estatus de residencia permanente, es de $1.140. Algunos solicitantes deben pagar el cargo de 885 dólares para el Formulario I-864, que es el patrocinio de un ciudadano estadounidense o a un extranjero que tenga derecho de residir de forma permanente. También hay gastos de entrevista para los solicitantes de visa de matrimonio. Hay recursos disponibles para ayudar a aquellos que no pueden costear estos cargos. Si el solicitante no tiene suficiente fondos para pagar la aplicación, puede solicitar que el formulario sea procesado sin cobro de tarifa. La decisión de aceptar una solicitud sin cobro de tarifa es decisión de USCIS.

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