The USCIS recently announced their intention to increase fees by approximately 10%. A major reason for this is the increased cost of processing petitions. This increase is difficult for many applicants given that typical application filing fees are already few hundred dollars. To make matters worse, the USCIS significantly raised filing fees only a few years ago.

Fortunately, this will not affect K-1 fiancee filing fees. Fiance(e) visa petitions are filed on the I-129f, and the final rule affecting the filing fees does not increase the fee for the I-129f. In fact, it actually decreases the filing fee for the I-129f. Currently, the filing fee for the I-129f is $455. The  new filing fee will be $340. This new fee will be effective starting 11/23/2010.

If you’d like assistance filing for your fiancee or spousal visa, speak with an attorney at 626-771-1078