The INS has announced that it will be publishing a proposed rule and request for comments in the Federal Register requesting fee increases. The INS announced that the rule would be published in the Federal Register on August 7, but it was not. When it is we will bring it to you.
The proposed rule will provide for a 60-day public comment period. After receipt and analysis of the comments, INS will draft a final rule. Sixty days after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register, the new fees will go into effect. The INS expects the new fees will go into effect in January 2002. The fees charged by INS would increase by about 17 percent across the board for services and would generate an additional $127 million in revenue for the agency.
To comment on the proposed rule, INS requests that applicants submit written comments in triplicate (one original and two copies) to the Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), 425 I Street, N.W., Room 4034, Washington, D.C., 20536, Attention: Public Comment Clerk. The public may also submit comments electronically at insregs@usdoj.gov. To ensure proper handling, please reference INS Number 2072-00 on all correspondence. All comments received are available for public inspection at the above address. To arrange an appointment to review the comments, please call (202) 514-3048.
People may feel that given waiting periods of several years for some types of cases the INS cannot justify raising. Others may believe that the increased fees would allow the INS to meet the six month processing time goal. Comments should include information about why the commenter's submission should be considered, and should not go beyond the scope of the rule being addessed. It is an opportunity for you to participate in the process. Let them know what you think.
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