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DOS Changes Fees for Visa and Citizenship Services

Posted on 09/08/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

Effective September 6, 2014, the Department of State is amending the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services for certain nonimmigrant visa application processing fees, certain immigrant visa application processing and… Read More

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State Dept. Waives Visa Fees for Participants in 2014 Special Olympics Summer Games and 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Posted on 04/01/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of State has waived fees for applications (i.e., machine-readable visa) and visa issuances (i.e., reciprocity) for certain participants in the 2014 Special Olympics Summer Games Invitational taking place… Read More

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USCIS Announces Forms Improvement Initiative

Posted on 02/24/2013 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced improvements to its online forms. Among other things, the agency is publishing many forms in a two-column, Adobe fillable format. USCIS said… Read More

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USCIS Announces Forms Improvement Initiative

Posted on 02/16/2013 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced improvements to its online forms. Among other things, the agency is publishing many forms in a two-column, Adobe fillable format. USCIS said… Read More

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Reminder: New Fee for Permanent Residence Takes Effect February 1

Posted on 02/09/2013 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

As of February 1, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun collecting a new immigrant fee of $165 from foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the United States.… Read More

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USCIS To Implement New Immigrant Visa Fee February 1

Posted on 01/04/2013 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

On February 1, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin collecting a new fee of $165 from foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the United States. This new… Read More

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State Dept. Implements Fee Increases for Certain Consular Services

Posted on 12/15/2011 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

On December 6, 2011, the Department of State will implement changes to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (PDF). Affected services include nonimmigrant visas and border crossing cards. The… Read More

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USCIS Introduces First-Ever Fee Waiver Form

Posted on 12/14/2010 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

For the first time, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a standardized form for requesting waivers of the fees charged for immigration benefit processing. Form I-912, Request for… Read More

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USCIS Issues Q&A on New Fee Schedule; Makes Corrections, Clarifications

Posted on 11/29/2010 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The new fee schedule for immigration-related applications and petitions took effect on November 23, 2010. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Q&A that notes, among other things, that… Read More

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USCIS Raises Many Fees, Adds New Fees

Posted on 10/01/2010 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

In a final rule effective November 23, 2010, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is making changes to its fee structure. Applications or petitions mailed, postmarked, or otherwise filed on… Read More

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