On July 31, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced that USCIS is increasing the filing fees for certain immigration applications [1] and it will be effective on October 2, 2020.
The final rule shows that, while USCIS decreases the costs of some immigration applications, other immigration benefits like Citizenship [2] see an important increase. Also USCIS will apply for the first time ever, a fee for asylum applicants [3], in line with Trump’s administration policy of making life more difficult for those more vulnerable.
Below you will find a chart with the changes of some immigration applications:
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See full document: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements [5]
If you, a family member or a friend are eligible for any immigration benefit that is about to be impacted by this rule, now it is the time to apply for it and our immigration lawyers [6] at Fitzgerald Law Company can help you. Call today at (617) 303-2600 and schedule a consultation with us.
We understand that this is a difficult time for everybody and all our team is here to assist you. We offer payment plans for our legal fees [7] and we accept most of the major credit/debit cards as well as checks as forms of payment.
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