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Proposed fee changes

I stumbled on to an interesting article which could effect those applying for waivers. There is a proposal by the USCIS to increase the fees for processing.

For example, the I-192 application for advance permission to enter as a nonimmigrant is currently $265 US. The proposal would increase it to $545 US (a, $280 or 105.7% increase).

You can read the full article here: Proposed USCIS Fee Adjustments



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  1. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    How did you go about getting a check "drawn on a U.S. financial institution."

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    You go into a US financial institution, give them US cash or Certified US funds & they will give you a 'Cashiers Cheque' in US funds drawn on their institution!
    Pretty simple!

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  3. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Toronto Pearson is accepting credit cards. They were not accepting money orders. Heard the CBP saying that someone managed to pay with a personal check but they seemed surprised so I wouldn't try it.
    The fee is now $585 USD

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