Costs associated with applying for an adjustment of status (AOS) are twofold. First, there are filing or application fees, which are set by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to cover administrative and processing expenses. Second, if you choose to retain an experienced immigration attorney, you will also be responsible for attorney’s fees, which are the costs you incur for professional services rendered on your behalf.

Filing Fees

Filing fees are generally more standard, though also subject to change, than are attorney’s fees. As of August 2017, filing fees for AOS petitions are as follows:

  Source: USCIS

Attorney’s Fees

The cost of entrusting an attorney to handle your case depends on the expertise and experience of the attorney, on the one hand, and the nature of your specific case, on the other. Fees range in price as a function of the complexity of issues or length of process time and work involved. During a free consultation on your potential case with an experienced immigration attorney at Zhang & Associates, you will be provided a quote on the attorney’s fees that would be assessed. To contact our firm about your potential AOS case today, click here.

Our Firm is Here to Help

Given the often complicated process and the high stakes—a chance at permanent residency in the United States—involved, it’s imperative that aliens seeking adjustment consult with an experienced immigration attorney. We invite you to reach out to Zhang & Associates for an initial free consultation by clicking here.

For more detailed information on adjustment of status, including related issues, refer to the following links:

General AOS Topics

Further Reading on AOS

Adjustment of Status Who Can File an Adjustment of Status Petition? Quick Start Guide to Adjustment of Status Applications Adjustment of Status Documentation List Adjustment of Status Services We Provide Adjustment of Status Benefits Where to File Adjustment of Status Applications Background and Security Checks The Medical Examination Maintaining Legal Permanent Resident Status Frequently Asked Questions about Adjustment of Status Attorney's Fees and Filing Fees

Defining "Child" in Immigration Law Aging Out Memo: Filing for an Adjustment of Status during H-1 or L-1 Status Memo: Changing or Adjusting Status in the Visa Waiver Program Memo: Be Aware of Abandonment Memo Regarding Communist Party Members Applying for Immigrant Visas Public Benefits and "Public Charge" Determinations Frequently Asked Questions about “Public Charge” and Related Issues Writ of Mandamus Requesting Records: Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act

Updated 08/10/2017