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tempgc

09-24-2009, 01:25 PM

Source OH law firm (immigration-law.com)

No one should be surprised by the Los Angeles Times report that the USCIS is "considering" but not yet decided fee increases. As we reported earlier, the State Department is already seeking OMB approval for its consular and embassy services fee increase. Report says that the USCIS recorded a short fall of $118 million this fiscal year. One of the key reasons for the fund problem is cited reduced number of new case filings. Since the USCIS relies on the fee-income for its finance, it presents a problem. Another reason which is not discussed in the report may include its need for money to support ongoing reengineering project named business transformation program. This program is primarily funded by the premium processing service fee fund. Obviously, the PPS fund is suffering as well, particularly considering a drastic decrease of new employment-based cases. Another reason the report cited is need to funds to deal with potential increase in workload which are likely generated by the Comprehensive Immigration Reform, should the CIR be successfully enacted next year. However, this reason for fee increase may be considered too premature, considering the fact that the CIR may not be accomplished even in 2010. The most probable year for a successful CIR legislation is currently considered year 2011. Let's see what happens.

tempgc

09-24-2009, 01:27 PM

The green side of the story is, USCIS will try to attract new applications. For this DOS need to move the dates further.
OR
Introduce a new process of filing 485 for administrative processing (which is in talks) even before your PD is current as per visa bulletin as soon as 140 approval.

I see this good for people waiting to file for 485.

rayoflight

09-24-2009, 01:40 PM

... what about the existing backlog. They need to address the backlog even before they can think of raising fees or admin fixes.

Cheers,
Rayoflight

TeddyKoochu

09-24-2009, 01:47 PM

hsbaluja

09-24-2009, 01:48 PM

Backlog... This word is not in dictionary of USCIS.
USCIS never think of backlog. For them new filings are like subscribing to them and it generates constant revenue for them when people file for EAD, AP etc..

USCIS Slogan... KEEP FILING, YAHE HAI RIGHT CHOICE BABY

kate123

09-24-2009, 02:01 PM

excellent.. if this happens!!!!

The green side of the story is, USCIS will try to attract new applications. For this DOS need to move the dates further.
OR
Introduce a new process of filing 485 for administrative processing (which is in talks) even before your PD is current as per visa bulletin as soon as 140 approval.

I see this good for people waiting to file for 485.

sonia_sd

09-24-2009, 03:45 PM

This is an excellent proposal, can't wait for it to happen. Is this news published somewhere?

yes, this was a speculation discussed in immigration-law.com check posts you will find it in July/Aug news there.

TeddyKoochu

09-24-2009, 04:32 PM

I checked the site, couldn't find this info any more, probably its got archived. Thanks for your efforts in letting the group know.

sonia_sd

09-24-2009, 06:21 PM

I checked the site, couldn't find this info any more, probably its got archived. Thanks for your efforts in letting the group know.

No worries,

go and check here: The Oh Law Firm (http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html)

in the above link go locating the following news line, read and enjoy

""08/14/2009: Will USCIS Discontinue Concurrent I-140/485 Filing Procedure, Replaced by Preregistration and Two-Tier Filing System? ""

sdrblr

09-24-2009, 09:09 PM

I won't be surprised if they pull a quick July 07 or something on those lines to collect more money for filing and renewal of EAD/ AP

pointlesswait

09-25-2009, 10:36 AM

go_guy123

09-25-2009, 10:53 AM

No worries,

go and check here: The Oh Law Firm (http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html)

in the above link go locating the following news line, read and enjoy

""08/14/2009: Will USCIS Discontinue Concurrent I-140/485 Filing Procedure, Replaced by Preregistration and Two-Tier Filing System? ""

Hmmm....more money for USCIS, 2 times filing and double fees.

bobzibub

09-25-2009, 10:57 AM

I dunno about you, but really I don't think we should pay any fees until we get some sort of product to show for it. I don't pay for a hair cut that might happen in ten years. Why should I pay for a green card that might happen in ten years?

memyselfandus

09-25-2009, 11:09 AM

can IV focus on this...instead of the recapture?

am just being practical.. we cant expect any meaningful immi reforms anytime soon..and with holidays approaching.. little hope for this year.. so anything that can bring abt temporary relief should be taken up!

I don't think it is advisable.. my reason is getting EAD cards on time... if they open the floodgates again... alot of folks will have problems in getting their EADs on time.. More than once we almost missed deadline by under 3-5 days...

TeddyKoochu

09-25-2009, 11:30 AM

No worries,

go and check here: The Oh Law Firm (http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html)

in the above link go locating the following news line, read and enjoy

""08/14/2009: Will USCIS Discontinue Concurrent I-140/485 Filing Procedure, Replaced by Preregistration and Two-Tier Filing System? ""

Thanks for this info once again ! I was able to read it. I hope its reality by year end. Giving you green.

TeddyKoochu

09-25-2009, 11:34 AM

I won't be surprised if they pull a quick July 07 or something on those lines to collect more money for filing and renewal of EAD/ AP

I hope this happens, looks like in the current atmosphere there is a high likelihood of it happening as well. It will be a great step forward for people who missed Jul 07, it will be an opportunity for us to have EAD / AP and have a peep at the next step!