Congress Proposes Big Fee Hikes for Immigration Applications

By C. Matthew Schulz

U.S. employers and foreign nationals who apply for a U.S. visa, work permit, or green card, or to enter the United States may soon face much higher fees. 

The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill, proposing sweeping increases to government fees for many immigration services handled by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).