Form I-824 filing fee
Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition · USCIS · Other
The filing fee for Form I-824 (Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition) is $590 as of June 2026. Request a duplicate approval notice, or ask USCIS to notify a consulate, based on a previously approved application or petition. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $590.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee | $590 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $590 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
What Form I-824 is for
Request a duplicate approval notice, or ask USCIS to notify a consulate, based on a previously approved application or petition.
Who files Form I-824
Applicants or petitioners who need follow-up action on a case USCIS has already approved.
Processing time
Several months typical, as it depends on retrieving and acting on the underlying approved case.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-824?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-824 (Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition) is $590 when filed online, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-824?
Form I-824 is generally not eligible for a fee waiver. Check the official form instructions, because exemptions exist for some categories.
What is Form I-824 used for?
Request a duplicate approval notice, or ask USCIS to notify a consulate, based on a previously approved application or petition.
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Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-824 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule). Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15