Is there a filing fee to apply for a marriage-based visa?

Yes, there is a filing fee to apply for a marriage-based visa in Pennsylvania. A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse of a foreign national wishing to bring their spouse to the United States to reside as a permanent resident must file an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. This form is used to establish the relationship between the U.S. citizen and their foreign national spouse and must be filed with fee at the USCIS. The petition itself costs $535 and there is an additional $85 fee for biometrics. In addition to filing the I-130, foreign nationals married to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents must also submit Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence and Adjust Status. The fee for this form is $1,140 and there is an additional $85 fee for biometrics. In some cases, foreign nationals married to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may qualify to submit the Form I-601A, Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver. This form must be filed with a fee of $630 and an additional $85 fee for biometrics. In total, the filing fee for a marriage-based visa in Pennsylvania is $2,385. This does not include the cost of medical examinations, attorney fees, translations, and other costs associated with the process.

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Sí, hay una tarifa de presentación para solicitar una visa basada en matrimonio en Pensilvania. El costo de la solicitud de residencia permanente es de 1.170 dólares. Esta tarifa incluye los costos de la solicitud I-130, los honorarios de solicitud I-485 y el impuesto de verificación. Además, los solicitantes pueden tener que pagar una tarifa adicional para una tarjeta de trabajo y una tarjeta de autorización de viaje si se aplica. Esto podría añadir hasta otros 500 dólares a la tarifa. El cónyuge que actúa como patrocinador también debe pagar una tarifa de fideicomiso de $500. Esto se aplica solo al patrocinador y no al solicitante. Si el solicitante tiene un abogado para ayudar con la solicitud de residencia permanente, también debe pagar más tarifas. Esta tarifa depende de la complejidad de la solicitud y de si el solicitante necesita una entrevista de inmigración.

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