How much does a green card cost?

A green card, or permanent resident card, is issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to foreign individuals who are authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. In California, the cost of a green card varies depending on the type of immigration case and the applicant’s nationality. The cost of a green card application for a direct relative of a U.S. citizen is typically $1,760; this includes the $1,130 fee for the Form I-130, the immigration petition, plus a $630 fee for the Form I-485, the application to register permanent residence. Additional fees may apply if the applicant is also requesting a travel document or other forms and services. Green card applicants who are applying for lawful permanent resident status based on a job offer typically need to submit Form I-140, the immigration petition for alien worker, and Form I-485. The average fee for the I-140 is $700 and the fee for the I-485 is usually $1130. Certain individuals may qualify for fee waivers or reductions based on their immigration status or economic hardship. Immigration attorneys can assist individuals with the application process and help them determine if they qualify for a fee waiver or reduction.

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La tarifa de solicitud de una tarjeta verde depende de la categoría de la residencia que busque la persona interesada en el estado de California. En el caso de la residencia permanente, los tramitadores tendrán que pagar $1,225 en los Estados Unidos. Esta tarifa incluye el costo de la solicitud, la tarifa de solicitud de justificación de medios de subsistencia y la tarifa de aplicación de cargos criminales. Además, los interesados en obtener la residencia permanente también tendrán que pagar una tarifa adicional de $85 para el examen biométrico. Otros cargos relacionados con los documentos necesarios para solicitar la residencia permanente, como los exámenes médicos, pueden aplicarse también. Si la persona que solicita la tarjeta verde es una víctima de violencia doméstica, no es necesario que pague la tarifa de solicitud. Además, si la persona es un empleado especial o un veterano de las fuerzas armadas, también puede calificar para una exención de dichas tarifas.

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