Immigration fees may increase
February 8, 2023
USCIS is planning on increasing fees for numerous types of applications such as for citizenship naturalization, receiving a green card, or for a work permit. Immigration attorneys fear that the fee increases will place a burden on low-income immigrants, specifically those seeking a green card. USCIS says it needs to increase fees to handle the backlogs and budget cutbacks. The agency mainly relies on the fees it charges to operate and usually updates its fees every few years. Under the new proposal, applying for a green card with biometrics would increase from $1,225 to $1,540.
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https://www.npr.org/2023/02/07/1151702222/immigration-fees-uscis-green-card-applicants-hard-hit