How much is the Form I-751 filing fee?
USCIS’s fee schedule lists $700 to file Form I-751 online and $750 on paper. A petition that includes a waiver based on battery or extreme cruelty costs $0, and some petitioners can ask for a fee waiver.
Checked against USCIS guidance on September 25, 2026. The sources are listed at the end of this page.
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Pay the Form I-751 fee
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The Form I-751 fee
From the USCIS fee schedule for Form I-751 (last updated September 9, 2026):
| Filing category | Paper | Online |
|---|---|---|
| General filing (joint petitions and most waivers) | $750 | $700 |
| Conditional resident, spouse or child filing a waiver based on battery or extreme cruelty | $0 | $0 |
USCIS also points to its Fee Calculator before you mail anything. Fees change, so check the fee schedule on the day you file.
Fee waiver
USCIS says certain petitioners may be eligible for a fee waiver with Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. The eligibility rules are in the I-912 instructions.
One fee for the family
Children who became conditional residents on the same day as you, or within 90 days, can be included on your I-751. Children who got their status later file their own I-751.
4 steps · Checklist
Pay the Form I-751 fee
Check the current fee on USCIS’s fee schedule
$700 online, $750 on paper.
Abuse waiver? The fee is $0
Check whether you qualify for a fee waiver (Form I-912)
Include children who got status within 90 days of you
They are on your petition, not a separate fee.
Free, and yours to edit — tick items off on the web or in the MyCheck app.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the I-751 filing fee?
$700 if you file online and $750 on paper, according to USCIS’s fee schedule.
Is there a biometrics fee for Form I-751?
The fee schedule lists no separate biometrics fee on top of the I-751 filing fee.
When is the I-751 fee $0?
When a conditional resident, spouse or child files a waiver of the joint filing requirement based on battery or extreme cruelty.
Can I get an I-751 fee waiver?
Certain petitioners can ask for one with Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. Check the I-912 instructions to see if you qualify.
Do I pay a separate fee for my children?
Not if they became conditional residents on the same day as you or within 90 days: include them on your petition. Children who got their status later file their own Form I-751.
More I-751 guides
Sources
- USCIS — Policy Manual, Vol. 6, Part I, Ch. 3: Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
- USCIS — Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
- USCIS — Removing Conditions on Permanent Residence Based on Marriage
- USCIS — Fee Schedule: Form I-751
- USCIS — Green card validity extended 48 months for pending I-751 (January 2023)
- USCIS — Check Case Processing Times
General information from USCIS guidance, not legal advice. MyCheck is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency, and doesn’t file forms or judge whether a marriage qualifies. Fees and addresses change: check USCIS.gov before you file. If you missed your deadline or are filing a waiver, talk to an immigration attorney.
