Thursday, July 5, 2007

Immigration Services Fee Increase scheduled for July 30, 2007

The New York Times reports today that thousands of green card holders have applied for US Citizenship ahead of the July 30, 2007 fee increase from $400 to $675. Permanent residents who have continuously lived in the US may apply for citizenship.

In addition, the increase in applications is due to a proposed change in the citizenship test that would make it more difficult to pass. Permanent aliens are also feeling a lack of security for their families and are worried that they may have issues with their employment status in the future.