Most USCIS applicants must pay a fee with their application, unless they qualify for a fee exemption or fee waiver. USCIS, the government agency that administers lawful immigration to the United States, collects fees from applicants to fund the cost of processing those applications. Use the following guide to explore your possible costs and payment options.
Despite being responsible members of society, many immigrants still face unfair inequalities when it comes to basic economic services and resources. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has received complaints about these barriers and recently published results from their findings.
“The goal is to recycle the funds,” OPA's founder shares. “If I'm an immigrant and I borrow $1,000, when I pay it back that money goes to cover fees for the next immigrant.”
If you’ve read our article about the costs involved in the US citizenship application process, you may be wondering how you will be able to pay for it.