A US district court has denied delaying April 1 immigration fee hikes, impacting American employers. Plaintiffs wanted postponement until lawsuit resolution. USCIS clarifies fee updates, affecting EB-5 investors. USCIS faces legal challenge over fee rule s lawfulness.
The final regulation is currently under review at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) connected to the White House. The proposed fee changes for visa applications, including the H-1B visa, could result in significant cost increases for US employers. The rule also includes fee hikes for citizenship and the EB-5 green card program.