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Available Visas

I-485 (Application to adjust status)

Used by an eligible applicant already in the U.S. to apply for lawful permanent residence (a green card). About $1,440 for most applicants (includes biometrics).

I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)

Filed by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a qualifying family relationship, such as a spouse.


About $625 if filed online / $675 on paper.

I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

Used to apply for advance parole or other travel documents allowing international travel while an immigration case is pending.


About $580 online / $630 on paper (advance parole).

Work Permit Application (I-765)

Allows an eligible applicant to request employment authorization while awaiting a green card or other immigration decision.


Typically about $260 when filed with an I-485 or pending adjustment, or about $520 if filed independently. 


Travel Document

Commonly refers to advance parole issued under Form I-131, permitting reentry to the U.S. without abandoning a pending application.



Spouse Filing

Typically involves a U.S. citizen or resident filing Form I-130 for their spouse, often together with I-485, I-765, and I-131 if adjusting status in the U.S.


If filing a family-based green card package (I-130 + I-485 + I-765 + I-131), the combined USCIS fee portion is roughly $3,000+ depending on filing method and work/travel document combinations (approximation based on individual fees).


H-1B

A U.S. work visa for foreign professionals employed in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent. A U.S. work visa for foreign professionals employed in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent. Approximately $1,710 to $6,460+ per petition, depending on employer size, including base filing fee, ACWIA fee, fraud fee, and asylum program fee (premium processing +$2,805 optional).

H-1B1

A variation of the H-1B limited to nationals of Chile and Singapore under free trade agreements, with annual caps by country.

Approximately $460 for USCIS filing if filed in the U.S.; consular processing often involves only $205 visa fee and no USCIS petition.




H-2A

A temporary work visa allowing U.S. employers to hire foreign nationals for seasonal or temporary agricultural labor.

Approximately $1,180 to $2,500+, including USCIS filing fees; Department of Labor labor certification has no filing fee, but employers must cover recruitment, housing, and transportation costs.

H-2B

A temporary non-agricultural work visa allowing U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for seasonal, peak-load, intermittent, or one-time needs when U.S. workers are unavailable.

Approximately $1,150 to $3,500+, including USCIS filing and DOL labor certification-related costs (premium processing +$2,805 optional).

E-3

A specialty occupation work visa exclusively for Australian nationals, similar to the H-1B but with its own annual cap and streamlined requirements.

Approximately $205 for consular processing; $460 if filing with USCIS inside the U.S. (no lottery, no ACWIA fee).

CW-1

A temporary work visa for foreign workers employed in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) when no qualified U.S. workers are available.Approximately $465 to $815, including USCIS filing fee and CNMI education fee.

PERM

A U.S. Department of Labor labor certification process required for most employment-based green cards, proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position.

$0 government filing fee for the labor certification itself, but employers typically incur $3,000โ€“$10,000+ in mandatory recruitment and advertising costs before filing.


H-1B

A U.S. work visa for foreign professionals employed in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent. A U.S. work visa for foreign professionals employed in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent. Approximately $1,710 to $6,460+ per petition, depending on employer size, including base filing fee, ACWIA fee, fraud fee, and asylum program fee (premium processing +$2,805 optional).

H-1B1

A variation of the H-1B limited to nationals of Chile and Singapore under free trade agreements, with annual caps by country.

Approximately $460 for USCIS filing if filed in the U.S.; consular processing often involves only $205 visa fee and no USCIS petition.




O-1

is for temporary U.S. work for individuals with "extraordinary ability" in science, arts, education, business, or athletics, or extraordinary achievement in film/TV, requiring major awards or meeting 3 of 8 specific criteria showing national/international acclaim, like critical reviews, high salary, or major organization membership




Visitor Visas (B-1/B-2)

Business/tourism/medical visa; approx. $185 application fee (plus a new $250 non-waivable โ€œvisa integrity feeโ€ on most non-immigrant visas starting FY 2026).

F-1 (Student Visa)

Academic student visa; approx. $185 application plus SEVIS I-901 fee (~$350) for the student record. 

J-1 (Exchange Visitor Visa)

For exchange programs, scholars, trainees, interns, au-pairs; approx. $185 application fee (SEVIS I-901 may also apply).

L-1 (Intracompany Transferee)

For managers/executives or specialized knowledge employees transferred within a company; petition fee ~consistent with H visas (~$205) plus USCIS petition costs.

O-1 (Extraordinary Ability)

For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, athletics; petition visa application ~ $205, plus USCIS Form I-129 filing fees.

P-1/P-2/P-3 (Performers/Sports/Arts)

For athletes, entertainers, cultural performers; non-immigrant application ~ $205 (plus petition fees).

TN (NAFTA/USMCA Professional)

For Canadian/Mexican professionals; approx. $185 application (petition-based status generally ~ $205). 

K-3 (Spouse of U.S. Citizen)

For the spouse of a U.S. citizen awaiting immigrant visa processing; approx. $185 application fee (plus I-130/I-129F as required).

K-1 (Fiancรฉ(e) Visa)

For a foreign fiancรฉ(e) of a U.S. citizen; approx. $265 application fee (plus USCIS I-129F fee).

E-1/E-2 (Treaty Trader/Investor)

For nationals of treaty countries doing substantial trade or investment; application ~ $205โ€“$315 depending on classification and reciprocity.

C-1 (Transit Visa)

For travelers transiting the U.S.; approx. $185. 

I Visa (Media/Journalists)

For representatives of the press; approx. $185.

D Visa (Crewmembers)

For ship or airline crew; approx. $185.

U Visa (Victims of Criminal Activity)

For certain crime victims assisting law enforcement; approx. $185 application (rare fee waivers may apply).

T Visa (Victims of Trafficking)

For certain trafficking victims; approx. $185.

Immigrant Visas (Family/Employment-based)

Fees vary by category; typical immigrant visa processing fee ~ $330 at consulate plus Affidavit of Support fee where required. 

Notes on Pricing:

Non-petition nonimmigrant visas (e.g., tourist B, student F, exchange J) generally have a base ~$185 application fee at consulates. 

  • Petition-based nonimmigrant visas requiring a U.S. employer petition (e.g., H, L, O, P, Q, R) generally have a base ~$205 application fee plus USCIS I-129 petition and other USCIS fees. 
  • A new $250 โ€œvisa integrity feeโ€ will apply to most nonimmigrant visa issuances after 2025, increasing overall costs. 
  • SEVIS fees are required for F and J categories ($350+). 

-Not including membership dues or fees-

Consular Services

International Passport Services

We can assist with International Passport Services

We have access to an International Passport system

Free for Financial Members

We provide Global passport services for many countries. Please email us for more information. All Financial Members qualify for free administrative services. We will do our best to accommodate refugees.  

What we do for you

Administrative service is Free for Financial members

  • Complete & reviewed Passport renewal form 
  • - Reviewed & compliant digital Passport Photo 
  • - Digital Shipping label for the Envelope with Postage 
  • - Receive from the Government your new passport at home 
  • - Email updates for Overall Process

Delivery Time

New Passport will be issued between 6-11 weeks.


Apply for Jamaican Citizenship

Please read the requirements below

$50

Please inquire about Jamaican Citizenship / Passports

$100

Requirements - Certificate of Descent

  • A Completed Application for Jamaican Citizenship by Descent form - ( see Online Form tab )
  • Original birth certificate
  • Original birth certificate of mother or father
  • Applications submitted for persons under 18 years old must be signed by the parent and accompanied by the parentโ€™s valid identification
  • A notorized copy of a government issued ID (valid driverโ€™s license or passport) 
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs - one of which is to be certified as a true phot


REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT

Let us make sure your resettlement into the United States is monitored for us by us

Allow us to be your liaison between you and The U.S. Government.

Free for Refugees

Coming to the U.S. can be a terrifying experience for Africans or Non Americans. We will guide you through the process and make sure you are accessing every resource available for you. While we don't advocate that you leave your family and your country we do want to make sure that you are safe and prosperous for your future. 

What we do for you

Free for Refugees

  • -We make sure you are safe and take reports to the proper agency if you are not
  • - We follow up with the proper government agencies on your behalf 
  • - We make sure you have access to food, transportation, communication and healthcare in the U.S.
  • - Locate programs available for you wherever you are
  • - Apply for grants on your behalf

Delivery Time

New Passport will be issued between 6-11 weeks.

Affidavit of Service

$50

A professional process server: In NYC's five boroughs, anyone who serves five or more processes in a year for a fee must be a licensed process server. A licensed process server will have their own forms and is authorized to sign the affidavit.

Online Services

Free for Members

EWF International Executive Council becomes your Accredited Representative and has the capabilities of filling many services online including but not  limited to forms: 


G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative

I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card 

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization


Online Services

Free for Members

I-821,Application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

I-821D (DACA), Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings

N-400, Application for Naturalization,

N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document

N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship  

N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322



Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon

Participants will hear from our team as soon as the federal registry notice is published.

Initiate a chat with us for information

Free for Refugees

African Communities Together is offering free legal assistance for eligible Cameroonian nationals looking to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). As an organization of African immigrants fighting for equity and justice, we know the importance of having trustworthy and culturally competent legal support, particularly when it comes to particularly sensitive subjects, like immigration.


Vaccine Exemptions

All Financial Members Qualify for Vaccine Exemptions

Our Vaccine Exemptions are good for Worldwide Travel 

They come with 24 hour Support from our Help desk.


Repatriation and relocation

We offer a variety of Free Services for members

Travel Arrangements

Free for members

We book your stay, transportation and attraction schedule.

Free Baggage / Cargo

Free for members

The promise that you will be a valuable member to society comes with great benefits.

Ethiopian Origin ID

Free for members

We cover all administration work.

Schedule appointments for Land Acquisition

Free for members

We will arrange for you to view the Historical Land Grant area given to African Americans that The Emperor Haile Selassie I has given you in the area of your choice. 

Diaspora Homes

TBA

We have a nearly perfect solution for all your housing needs that requires proper planning. Includes water, electricity and security. 

Mortgage loan up to %80 Financed by Bank

%20 Deposit

Any Diaspora that is 18 years and older with one year of bank statements qualifies. We cover all administration work.


Work and VISAs

In order for our members to add value to foreign lands.

Letter of Recommendation

Free for members

We cover all the administration fees.

We schedule your NGO Work abroad

Free for members

We cover all the administration fees.

Tourist Visa

$52

.Ethiopia Tourist Visa

International Organization Embassy Visa

Free for members

We cover all the administration work


Emergency Services

We offer a variety of Free Services for members and refugees

Safety Services

Free for members and refugees

Due to Global Emergencies we are extending our Global refugee services


NON National Services

As the title of the certificate indicates, only a person who is a non-citizen U.S. national (i.e., a U.S. national but not a U.S. citizen) may apply for such a certificate.

Non Citizen National Services

TBD

As defined by the INA, all U.S. citizens are U.S. nationals but only a relatively small number of persons acquire U.S. nationality without becoming U.S. citizens. Section 101(a)(21) of the INA defines the term โ€œnationalโ€ as โ€œa person owing permanent allegiance to a state.โ€ As defined by the INA, all U.S. citizens are U.S. nationals but only a relatively small number of persons acquire U.S. nationality without becoming U.S. citizens. Section 101(a)(21) 

For more information ewf@theethiopianworldfederation.org

U.S. Embassy Waiver Program

All Financial Members Qualify for U.S. Embassy Waiver services

Members $50

The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated will assist ALL Financial Members acquire their Waiver from the following countries:

  • Andorra
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brunei
  • Chile
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan*
  • United Kingdom** 


For more information ewf@theethiopianworldfederation.org

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If you need a specific service that is not listed here please connect with us

If you need assistance relocating or finding out what happened to your land grant you've come to the right place!

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