If
you are considering Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a
final rule published in the Federal Register, adjusting the fees required
for most immigration applications and petitions. The new fees will be effective
Dec. 23, 2016.
The
I-129 petition for a Nonimmigrant worker will increase from $325 to $460. The
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker will increase to $700 from $580. For
individuals filing for permanent residency for their family members the filing
fee is going to increase from $985 + $85 to $1,140 + $85. Individuals filing
for Naturalization will now pay $640 instead of $595.
It
is important to note that USCIS is almost entirely funded by the fees paid by
applicants and petitioners for immigration benefits. Therefore, USCIS generally
reviews their fees every two years to determine the funding levels necessary to
administer the nation’s immigration laws. Petitions submitted with the incorrect
fees will be rejected. It is always a good idea to discuss any potential
immigration process with an attorney to ensure that you are eligible to apply
for the benefit sought.
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