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INS FEE HIKE SET TO TAKE PLACE NEXT MONTH The INS is set to raise fees across the board for the first time in four years. All but one of the fees will go up on October 13th, many more than doubling. The fee for naturalization applications will go up on January 15, 1999. The new fee schedule is on the Siskind, Susser, Haas & Devine web site at http://www.visalaw.com/docs/. The INS claims the new fee schedule will increase revenues by up to $230,993,000 annually though many believe the revenues will actually not increase quite this much because some people simply will avoid applying for benefits because of the high fees. A number of immigrant advocacy organizations have complained about the steep increases. Many are particularly concerned that naturalization petitions will now have a fee of $225 (the current fee is $95). That may be as much as a week's income for many applicants. Disclaimer: This newsletter is provided as a public service and not intended to establish an attorney client relationship. Any reliance on information contained herein is taken at your own risk. |
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