Update October 2026
US government fees (in addition to our legal fees):
| B-1/B-2, F-1, J-1, TN visa | $185 |
| H, L, O, P visa | $205 |
| E-1, E-2, E-3 visa | $315 |
| K-1 fiance visa | $265 |
| ESTA (from 16 October 2026) | $40.62 |
| I-129 H-1B / L-1 / O-1 / E and TN | $780 / $1,385 / $1,055 / $1,015, plus $600 Asylum Program Fee |
| H-1B registration | $215 |
| I-140 | $715 plus $600 Asylum Program Fee |
| Premium processing (I-129, I-140) | $2,965 |
| I-130 / I-129F | $675 / $675 |
| I-485 | $1,440 |
| N-400 citizenship | $760 (paper) / $710 (online) |
Government fees as at October 2026. Small employers and nonprofits pay reduced I-129 fees.
| VISA (NON IMMIGRANT) | VISA (IMMIGRANT) | FEE/COST LEGAL (Does not include USCIS/Government filing fees) | |
| J-1 | $2,500 | USD | |
| B-2/B-1 | $1,000 | USD | |
| E-2 (Business plan and corporation separate fee) | $5,000 | USD | |
| E-3 | $2,500 | USD | |
| H-1B | $4,000 to $6,000 | USD | |
| L-1 | $8,000 | USD | |
| O-1 * | $6,000 to $7,000 | USD | |
| F-1 | $1,000 | USD | |
| EB-1/EB-2 Employment Green Card | $8,500 | USD | |
| EB-1A | $8,000 | USD | |
| K-1 Fiance | $3,000 | USD | |
| I-130 & I-485 Family green card | $3,000 | USD | |
| Visa Preparation/interview | $1,000 | USD |
The fee for marriage-based green card cases is currently US$3,500, which includes either Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing.
* O-1 visa petitions are currently subject to a high level of scrutiny by U.S. immigration authorities, and refusal rates have increased significantly. Accordingly, VisaEnvoy will generally only undertake O-1 visa matters where our preliminary assessment indicates a reasonable likelihood of success based on the applicant’s achievements, supporting evidence, and current adjudication standards. If you are considering an O-1 visa application, we recommend contacting [email protected] before booking a consultation. Tina can conduct an initial review of your circumstances and advise whether a formal consultation is likely to be beneficial and whether an O-1 visa may be a viable option in the current environment.
