EB-2 NIW Cost and Timeline Calculator

Plan NIW filing costs with current government-fee logic, premium timing, and backlog-aware filing-path choices.

Estimate Output
Official fees + labeled planning estimates
Official government fees$1,015
Attorney estimate$10,500
Medical estimate$450
Total planning view$11,965
Estimated range: $10,323 to $13,607
Filing context
Pick the path, country, and service center assumptions that match this case.

Country of birth

Filing path

USCIS service center

Attorney support model

Family and filing options
Separate dependent age bands and ancillary filing counts keep the government-fee math closer to USCIS reality.

Adult dependents

Usually spouse and any adult child filing with you.

0

Child dependents under 14

Uses the reduced I-485 bracket when filed with a parent.

0

Dependents age 14+

Uses the adult I-485 fee rule.

0

Medical exam count

Use the number of people likely to complete an immigration medical.

1

Educational planning disclaimer

Government fees are based on official USCIS and DOS sources checked on March 25, 2026. Attorney fees, medical exams, and timing outside the petition step remain planning estimates only.

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