Immigration application fees and the USCIS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is divided into several branches, each serving different purposes. For instance, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the branch of DHS in charge of receiving, reviewing, and responding to the country’s immigration applications.

This federal entity processes applications for family immigration, business immigration, political asylum, inter alia. Applicants must submit the required documentation and fill out the relevant forms for the USCIS to review the requests.

The USCIS is one of the few federal agencies that relies almost entirely on fees that applicants must pay when submitting an immigration request. It means that the USCIS income depends on the number of applications it receives.

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What happened after the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic?

It is well known that one of the emergency measures implemented by most countries around the world, including the US, was to close borders and suspend immigration during the health crisis, avoiding the import and export of the COVID-19 through borders.

Since the USCIS revenue relies on immigration application fees, naturally, this agency suffered a devastating downturn in revenue, which threatened nearly 70% of its employees during the current juncture.

Nowadays, after more than four months since the health crisis arrived, the immigration agency declared that it will not furlough its employees, but that it will increase immigration application fees as of October 2, 2020, a day after the next fiscal year begins (October-September).

In fact, the USCIS had announced increases in early August, after asking Congress for monetary aid to protect the salaries of its employees.

It is important to clarify that apart from the increase in immigration fees, some forms have also changed and it is essential for applicants to follow established guidelines to avoid a possible rejection by the USCIS.

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The best option for your immigration case

Now that most immigration fees and forms are about to change, it is essential to be extremely careful and consistent when submitting an application. It is important to comply with the mandatory requirements to avoid wasting time, money and effort.

In light of the current circumstances, the best alternative is definitely to seek the help of experts, who can guide you towards the success of your immigration application.

With the constant accompaniment of experts on immigration matters, you can:

• Organize the documentation in the shortest possible time.
• Choose the process that meets your current immigration needs.
• Follow the guidelines and fill out the forms correctly.

Therefore, it is important for you to seek reliable help to start your immigration journey in the US and find relief in the midst of the current situation.

The vast experience of Motion Law Immigration’s team

Our team of attorneys has vast experience when it comes to immigration processes and they have surely helped many people in the same situation as you.

If you have any questions about an immigration issue or relating to a case you may have currently in progress, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys.

Simply call Motion Law today at: (202) 918-1799.