fee changes

[j03ys848y 0]

So here's a quick question, as of the 13th of July they changed the fee amounts for visas, so how much does it now cost for the I-130?, before it was $355 now I'm not so sure. I checked on the chart & I THINK it's $330 but I just want to be sure. The USCIS website still says $355 though.

[Darnell 8,478]

I think it's 330, as well. I'm still confused, though.

[mustafa1232 3]

So here's a quick question, as of the 13th of July they changed the fee amounts for visas, so how much does it now cost for the I-130?, before it was $355 now I'm not so sure. I checked on the chart & I THINK it's $330 but I just want to be sure. The USCIS website still says $355 though.

hi jo3ys848y

New Consular Fees

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New Consular Fees in Effect on July 13, 2010

On June 28, 2010, the Department of State published its Schedule of Fees for Consular Services in the Federal Register. The schedule includes fees for passports, immigrant visas and other consular services. The changes will take effect on July 13, 15 days after publication in the Federal Register. The revised fees will cover actual operating expenses for the 301 overseas consular posts, 23 domestic passport agencies and other centers that provide these consular services to U.S. and foreign citizens.

The 27 adjusted fees are based on a Cost of Service Study completed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs in June 2009. The study, which was the most detailed and exhaustive ever conducted by the Department of State, established the true cost of providing these consular services, which by law must be recovered through collection of fees.

Under the new fee schedule, passport and other Consular fees are set as follows:

NEW CONSULAR FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2010 CURRENT FEENEW FEENon-Immigrant Visa Fees*Nonimmigrant visa application$ 131.00$ 140.00 1. H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories$ 131.00$ 150.00 2. E Visas$ 131.00$ 390.00 3. K Visa$ 131.00$ 350.00 4. BCC Adult$ 131.00$ 140.00Immigrant Visa FeesIV Application Processing Fee 1. Family-based immigrant visa$ 355.00$ 330.00 2. Employment-based immigrant visa$ 355.00$ 720.00 3. Other immigrant visas (SIVs, DVs, etc.)$ 355.00$ 305.00IV Security Surcharge$ 45.00$ 74.00Diversity Visa Lottery surcharge$ 375.00$ 440.00Domestic review of Affidavit of Support{}nbsp; 70.00$ 88.00Determining Returning Resident Status$ 400.00$ 380.00

1. Family-based immigrant visa$ 355.00$ 330.00

Edited July 20, 2010 by mustafa1232

[Darnell 8,478]

Here's where my confusion comes about, ah ?

I-130 petition, is 355 bucks, right ?

The DS-230 - we always knew to be 400 bucks, but that was broken down to:

355 - IV Application fee and

45 - IV Security Surcharge

Now it's MORE for the IV Application (total) of

330 - IV Application fee and

74 - IV Security Surcharge, to total

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414

for purposes of terms and nomenclature -

Immigration Visa Application = DS-230

So the I-130 petition, as I'm understanding 'this', is unchanged, at 355.

Yeesh !

[j03ys848y 0]

hi jo3ys848y

New Consular Fees

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New Consular Fees in Effect on July 13, 2010

On June 28, 2010, the Department of State published its Schedule of Fees for Consular Services in the Federal Register. The schedule includes fees for passports, immigrant visas and other consular services. The changes will take effect on July 13, 15 days after publication in the Federal Register. The revised fees will cover actual operating expenses for the 301 overseas consular posts, 23 domestic passport agencies and other centers that provide these consular services to U.S. and foreign citizens.

The 27 adjusted fees are based on a Cost of Service Study completed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs in June 2009. The study, which was the most detailed and exhaustive ever conducted by the Department of State, established the true cost of providing these consular services, which by law must be recovered through collection of fees.

Under the new fee schedule, passport and other Consular fees are set as follows:

NEW CONSULAR FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2010 CURRENT FEENEW FEENon-Immigrant Visa Fees*Nonimmigrant visa application$ 131.00$ 140.00 1. H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories$ 131.00$ 150.00 2. E Visas$ 131.00$ 390.00 3. K Visa$ 131.00$ 350.00 4. BCC Adult$ 131.00$ 140.00Immigrant Visa FeesIV Application Processing Fee 1. Family-based immigrant visa$ 355.00$ 330.00 2. Employment-based immigrant visa$ 355.00$ 720.00 3. Other immigrant visas (SIVs, DVs, etc.)$ 355.00$ 305.00IV Security Surcharge$ 45.00$ 74.00Diversity Visa Lottery surcharge$ 375.00$ 440.00Domestic review of Affidavit of Support{}nbsp; 70.00$ 88.00Determining Returning Resident Status$ 400.00$ 380.00

1. Family-based immigrant visa$ 355.00$ 330.00

yeah I read that but it's still very confusing seeing as it doesn't specifically state the CR-1/IR-1 or even the I-130. I'm pretty sure it's classified under a family visa though & that's why I think it's now $330, but the USCIS site still says $355! :S

[Timosha 7]

Look at this link http://www.visajourney.com/news/2010/06/11/update-uscis-proposes-increased-fees-for-immigration-benefits/. Seems I-130 fee will be 420$ soon, but right now it is still 355$

Edited July 20, 2010 by Timol

[Darnell 8,478]

Look at this link. Seems I-130 fee will be 420$ soon, but right now it is still 355$

Link ?

[Timosha 7]

My bad . Updated previous post

[Darnell 8,478]

LotO just posted this link - http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1263.html

For me, clears up all of my confusion about it, for CURRENT fees.

Edited July 20, 2010 by Darnell

[j03ys848y 0]

I'm still confused, is it $330, $355 or $420 now....everywhere I look I'm getting something different!

[mustafa1232 3]

I'm still confused, is it $330, $355 or $420 now....everywhere I look I'm getting something different!

hi i think may be iam wrong but the final answer of your question is the fee is 330$ final

[OBX 51]

I'm still confused, is it $330, $355 or $420 now....everywhere I look I'm getting something different!

As Darnell quoted from LotO's post these are the current fees.

I-130 fee is still $355.

Dept of State Fee changed effective 07/13/2010.

NVC for IV ($330+$74) and AOS ($88) fee.

http://travel.state....types_1263.html

Good luck!

Edited July 20, 2010 by OBX

[mustafa1232 3]

As Darnell quoted from LotO's post these are the current fees.

I-130 fee is still $355.

Dept of State Fee changed effective 07/13/2010.

NVC for IV ($330+$74) and AOS ($88) fee.

http://travel.state....types_1263.html

Good luck!

hi sorry for double post i think there is something wrong wit my post

i here is the final answer without any douth and this is the full and final answer i think i will explain you in detail and this detail will help for other visa category persons hope this will clear you all

New consular fees will take effect July 13, 2010 at all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, including the US Embassy in Bangkok and the Consulate in Chiang Mai. The fee changes include higher fees for U.S. passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notarial services, as well as a new fee for adding additional pages to a U.S. passport.

THE FOLLOWING IS A PARTIAL LIST OF SERVICES AND THE FEE CHANGE

• the application processing fees for adult passport application will change from 55$ to 70$
• the passport book security surcharge will change from 20$ to 40$
• the application fees for passport card will increase from 20$ to 30$ for adults and from 10$ to 15$ from minors
• a new fees for 82$ for additional passport pages will be imposed
• the fees for a consular report of birth abroad will change from 65$ to 100$
• notarial and authenticatioin services which now range from 20$ to 30$ will all be 50$
• the immigrant visa (Iv) application fees which must be collected from all Iv applicant who are not fee-exempt- will now be tiered the new fees will be 330$ for immediate relative family preference cases (processed on the basic of an I-130 , I-600 OR I-800 petition ) 720$ for employment-based cases processed on the basic of an I-40 PETATION AND 305$ for other cases ( special IVS, DIVERSITY visas (DVS) self petitioned cases all over the IVs )
• the IV security surcharge which must be collected from all IV APPLICANT who are not fee-exempt - will increase form 45$ to 74$
• the dv fees which is charged in addition to the application processing fee and security surcharge will change from 375$ to 440$

[Otto 83]

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[mustafa1232 3]

mustafa - that's a nasty copy/paste - are you certain it's the 'final word' to 'clear up all' ?

hi darnell i read and analysis so many us immigration web site and then i will able to give full and final answer to all vj members hope this will help all couples and families members my above post is full summary of detail