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Executive Office of Immigration Review Proposes Massive Fee Increase for Applications and Appeals

The Executive Office of Immigration Review, the Justice Department agency in charge of administering U.S. Immigration Courts, has proposed a massive fee increase for the filing of certain applications and appeals. The fee increases are substantial—for example, the filing fee for an appeal of a decision of an Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals is proposed to move from $110.00 to $975.00.

Breaking – Federal Court Blocks Implementation of Fee Increases

Quick Takeaways: -Blocks rule that was set to go into effect on October 2, 2020. -Current fees, forms, and processing times will remain in effect for now. -DHS expected to appeal injunction.