how much does it cost in taxes for an immigrant to enter the u.s. legally
Form I-130. To enter the U.S. as a legal immigrant based on a family petition (not employer sponsored), then you must first file a Form I-130. The I-130 establishes the relationship between the petitioner and applicant.he approval usually is valid for one year, meaning applicants must enter within a year or lose their status. The cost of entering varies significantly, such as $100 by bus from Mexico to $1,000 by plane from India.