In November of 2019 DHS announced a proposed rule that would change the USCIS filing fees for immigration applications. On December 9, 2019, DHS posted a notice in the Federal Register indicating the overall fee increases. Comments to this proposed increase were due by December 30th, 2019. If the rule goes into effect many people will be paying substantially more for their applications.
If you are thinking of applying for immigration benefits such as citizenship, petitioning a relative (either adjustment of status or consular processing) or DACA renewal– it may be best to do so now before they increase the fees. Contact us for a consultation to review your case – we are here to help. Below is a sample of some of the proposed filing fee increases:
| Benefit Sought | Current Fees | Proposed Fees | Net Difference | % Change |
| Naturalization | $640 | $1,170 | $530 | 83% |
| Adjustment of Status | $1,225 | $2,195 | $970 | 79% |
| Asylum | N/A | $50 | $50 | N/A |
| DACA | $495 | $765 | $270 | 55% |