USCIS Fees Set to Increase on April 1, 2024

In a significant move, USCIS is implementing a fee increase for various immigration applications, marking the first major adjustment since 2016.

This adjustment addresses the agency’s operational and financial challenges, with the new fees set to take effect on April 1, 2024.

Time is of the essence! If you’ve been contemplating initiating your case, keep this crucial deadline in mind. Filing before the looming April 1 deadline allows you to take advantage of the current, lower fees. However, if you file after April 1, you’ll be subject to the increased fees under the new fee structure.

USCIS operates on a fee-funded model, relying on application fees rather than taxes or congressional funding. The fee structure hasn’t seen an adjustment since 2016, and the challenges have only grown, particularly with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. USCIS does not see the fee increase as just about numbers; they see it as a crucial step to address the agency’s financial challenges, backlogs, and customer service issues. With this increase, USCIS has committed to utilizing the additional revenue to enhance application processing times and address backlogs.

For those facing financial hardships, fee waivers remain available for specific forms and applicants. The new fees are set to be implemented on April 1, 2024.

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