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US immigrants face application fee hikes
By admin | February 2, 2007
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services this week announced proposals for major hikes in application fees. The increases, in some cases amounting to 500%, are expected to go through in June.
The proposed application fee increases include:
- $905 for a green card application; thecurrent fee is $325.
- $1,370 for adjustment of status from temporary to lawful permanent resident, up from $180.
- $340 for work authorization, up from $180.
- $595 for naturalized citizenship, up from $330.
- $290 to replace a lost or stolen green card, up from $190.
“We’re confident that this fee adjustment will enable the type of exceptional immigration service our nation expects and deserves,” said a statement from USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez on Wednesday.
Immigration advocates, however, say the price hikes will pose a significant obstacle for many immigrants.
The proposals are subject to a public comment period; to comment, visit www.regulations.gov; use the “agency� box to click on “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services� and hit “submit�. You will then be shown the document, “Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule�. Click on the “Docket ID� to read the comments submitted, and “Document ID� for instructions on making a comment.
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