U.S. To Drastically Hike Citizenship And Most Other Immigration Fees

The video discusses the Trump administration's plan to increase fees for immigration petitions, with some fees rising by over 500%. This move is criticized as an attempt to exclude poorer immigrants. Personal stories, like that of Reva Castro, highlight the financial burden these increases impose. The video details the specific fee hikes, including those for naturalization and asylum applications, and the challenges low-income applicants face in obtaining fee waivers. Legal organizations are suing to prevent these changes, arguing they are unlawful. USCIS claims the fee hikes are necessary to cover processing costs, but critics dispute this justification.

What is the main reason lawyers are opposing the fee increase for immigration petitions?

• They want to increase the fees even more.

• They think the fees are too low to cover processing costs.

• They are concerned about the impact on wealthy immigrants.

• They believe it is an unlawful attempt to exclude poorer immigrants.

How long has Reva Castro been a permanent US resident?

• For a century

• For a few months

• For decades

• For a few years

What is the expected increase in the naturalization application fee?

• From $640 to $1500

• From $640 to $1000

• From $640 to $1200

• From $640 to $800

What justification does USCIS provide for the fee hikes?

• To discourage immigration

• To reflect the true cost of processing applications

• To increase government revenue

• To simplify the application process

What action are critics taking against the fee increases?

• They are proposing even higher fees.

• They are supporting the fee hikes.

• They are ignoring the changes.

• They are asking for a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction.