By: Min Kim
On July 31, 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they will increase the fees they charge for most immigration and naturalization services. Petitioners can use the USCIS fee calculator for the most up-to-date fee information.
The fee increases will apply to new petitions filed on or after October 2, 2020. USCIS will apply an additional Public Law Fee to extension of stay petitions filed by mid-sized and larger employers that meet the 50-50 rule (at least 50 employees and 50% or more of their workforce is on H-1B, L-1A, or L-1B nonimmigrant status).
The rule also enacts additional changes to USCIS policy, including:
USCIS will change some of their forms, effective October 2, 2020. The new forms will be available 30 days before the new rule is effective. These forms will include:
Petitioners must use the new forms by October 2, 2020. However, USCIS will accept old versions of the forms for a 60-day grace period if the petitioner includes the correct fee.
For additional questions related to USCIS fee increases, form changes, or policy changes, please contact your trusted Chugh, LLP attorney.
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