Client Alert: USCIS Announces Final Rule on Filing Fees Changes

USCIS has recently issued a final rule updating immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016. The rule aims to enhance cost recovery and expedite the processing of applications following a comprehensive review. Highlights include expanded fee exemptions and discounts, with certain applications experiencing price changes. These fee adjustments will be effective April 1, 2024.

Below are some of the applications that will experience a price increase:

• Green Card Renewal – 2.17% Increase

• Record of Arrival –22.9% Increase

• Petition for Alien Relative – 20.75% Increase

• Application for Travel Document – 8.77% Increase

• Application to Adjust Status – 10.88% Increase

• Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility – 10.75% Increase

• Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver – 18.66% Increase

• Removal Of Conditions – 10.29% Increase

• Employment Authorization – Varies with baseline relief.

• Please Note- an $85 biometrics fee may apply where applicable.

According to USCIS, these fee adjustments aim to enhance customer experience and address backlog growth. USCIS will continue to explore innovative solutions. However, sustained congressional funding remains crucial to manage recent caseload surges effectively. Therefore, if you are contemplating filing an application or petition, we suggest you do so before the fee increases go into effect.

Rest assured that NawLaw will continue to keep you informed as further updates become available.

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