Number: RL34040
Title: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Immigration Fees and Adjudication Costs: The FY2008 Adjustments and Historical Context
Authors: Chad C. Haddal, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: On May 30, 2007, USCIS published a new fee schedule for immigration and naturalization adjudications and benefits. These adjustments would increase fees by an average of 88% for each benefit. USCIS officials claim that the new fee structure is a necessary step to maintain proper service levels and avoid backlogs. The issue for Congress concerning the proposed new USCIS fees is whether USCIS has enough money to fulfill its mission and, if not, how that gap should be funded.
Pages: 40
Date: June 12, 2007