How much does a green card cost?
A green card, also known as a permanent resident card, is the main form of proof that an individual is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. In New Mexico, the cost of a green card varies depending on the individual’s situation. For applicants under the age of 14, the government fee is $750. Those aged 14 to 78 must pay a fee of $1,225. Applicants over the age of 79 are exempt from paying the fee. In addition to the fee, individuals applying for a green card may also have to pay biometric, medical, and processing fees. In certain circumstances, an individual may be eligible for a fee waiver or reduced fee. For example, applicants who are currently admitted into the United States as refugees or asylees, or are applying to adjust status to permanent residence based on a family relationship may be eligible for a reduced fee or a fee waiver. In New Mexico, the fee for a green card (also known as Form I-485) must be paid using a money order, cashier’s check, or personal check made payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It is important to remember that green card fees are non-refundable, so double-check the fee amount before submitting the payment.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.La tarifa para solicitar una tarjeta verde varía de acuerdo con la situación particular de cada solicitante. Como regla general, una solicitud de tarjeta verde (Formulario I-485) cuesta $1,140, más la tarifa de procesamiento biometrico de $85. Estas tarifas son las mismas en New Mexico como en cualquier otro estado de los Estados Unidos. No obstante, hay excepciones. Si la aplicación se presenta en el marco de un proceso de inmigración basado en el matrimonio a un ciudadano estadounidense o a una persona con el estatus de residente permanente, la tarifa es de solo $750. Además, los solicitantes cuyos ingresos son inferiores al 125% del nivel federal de pobreza, pueden tener derecho a una exención de los costos de la tarjeta verde. Si la persona califica para una exención, deberá presentar una solicitud de exención junto con su formulario I-485. Es importante recordar que aunque los costos de la tarjeta verde son significativos, la obtención de una tarjeta verde es un camino importante hacia el estatus de residente permanente. Esta tarjeta le da al titular el permiso de trabajar tanto dentro como fuera de los Estados Unidos. La tarjeta verde también puede otorgar el derecho a beneficios adicionales, como la obtención de una licencia de conducir estatal.
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