USCIS proposed filing fee increases for several applications on June 9, 2010. The proposed fee rule would increase the average application and petition fees by approximately 10 percent, and also proposes to adjust fees for the premium processing service.
The proposed fee structure reduces fees for five individual applications and petitions as a result of lower processing costs:
- Petition for Alien Fiancé (Form I-129F);
- Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539);
- Application to Adjust Status From Temporary To Permanent Resident (Form I-698);
- Application for Family Unity Benefits (Form I-817); and
- Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document (Form N-565).
However, the proposed rule also increases fees for several individual applications and petitions. In a significant increase, the filing fee for Form I-140 will increase from $475 to $580. Form I-485 will increase again by another $55, making the proposed fee $1065. The fee for premium processing will increase from $1000 to $1225. Most other applications increase between $5 and $50.
USCIS encourages formal comments on the proposed rule through www.regulations.gov. The comment period runs for 45 days, beginning June 11, 2010 and ending July 26, 2010. The fee increase fact sheet and other related information can be found here.
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