Beyond the Filing Fee: What a Consular Case Really Costs
The government fees alone [$120 Affidavit of Support, $220 USCIS Immigrant Fee per applicant, and $325 DS-260 per applicant] add up to $1,755 for a family of three. On top of that, the medical exam runs from $200 to over $1,000, and a single consular trip typically adds $1,000 to $1,500. Altogether, these extra costs can push a case $2,000 to $4,000 or more beyond the standard filing fee.