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Immigration and citizenship costs were announced to increase which is a first since 2016.
The increase in costs regarding immigration and citizenship services is a first since 2026. (Photo: Indian Eagle)
Cost Increase For Immigration And Citizenship Services
Costs of immigration and citizenship services are set to rise in just over two weeks, with some common forms seeing a sharp increase for the first time since 2016. The increase in immigration and citizenship services, finalized this year, aims to reduce the backlog and implement new processes.
The most significant increase in the costs of immigration and citizenship services will be for adjustment of status, which will jump from $1,725 to $3,640 on April 1st. These changes in the cost of immigration and citizenship services come after a year-long review that included public input.
Time is of the essence for immigration applications. It is important for individuals seeking immigration and citizenship services and benefits to be aware of these upcoming changes in fees.
With the adjustment of immigration and citizenship services fees nearly doubling, it is crucial to plan and submit applications before the deadline to avoid higher costs.
According to a published article by KGNS, the public input received during the review process indicates the significance of these changes in immigration and citizenship services, emphasizing the need for timely action.
H-2B Visa Cap
In a published article by Crown World Mobility, the USCIS has reached the H-2B visa cap for the second half of fiscal year 2024. They are now accepting petitions for supplemental H-2B visas under the FY 2024 H-2B supplemental visa temporary final rule.
They have received enough petitions for the additional 20,716 H-2B visas for returning workers for the first half of FY 2024. The final receipt date for new cap-subject H-2B worker petitions was March 7, 2024.
For supplemental visas in the second half of FY 2024, filing dates vary by nationality and whether or not workers are returning. Petitions must be submitted before September 16, 2024, or before the cap is met.
