Currently, filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relatives, with the USCIS costs $355. After November 23, 2010, it will cost $420 to file it with the USCIS. To understand why fees were raised, one first has to know about the USCIS revenue structure.
On November 23rd of this year, it will cost almost 20% more to help a relative become a lawful permanent resident of the United States!