The total cost of applying for a family-based green card is approximately $1,960 for an applicant living in the United States or around $1,400 for an applicant living abroad. This includes mandatory U.S. government fees, which are non-refundable, plus the typical cost of the required medical examination.

The total cost of applying for an employment-based green card varies depending on the category under which you’re applying. You can expect to pay $1,225 for your green card application, but your employer could face additional filing fees and labor certification costs, potentially driving the total cost to around $10,000.

In either case, your filing fees are nonrefundable, so it’s important to get your application right the first time.

For a rate of $995, or $185 per month (separate from the required government fees above),