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USCIS fee final rule — 2024

The USCIS fee final rule was announced January 30, 2024, published January 31, and took effect April 1, 2024. This is a historical rule entry, not a quotation of today’s filing fees.

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Historical event archive. This is not a statement of today’s filing rules.

Timeline and documented change

The final rule appeared at 89 FR 6194. It adjusted certain immigration and naturalization fees and expanded certain humanitarian exemptions. The announcement date, Federal Register publication date and effective date are separate milestones. This was a final rule, not simply a proposal.

What to check now

Use the current USCIS form page, instructions and fee guidance before filing. Do not use an archived announcement as a live checklist. If an edition, fee or supporting-document rule has changed, the historical event remains part of the record but is not a substitute for today’s requirements.

Primary sources

General reference information, not legal advice. A summary does not replace the statute or full decision. Check applicability and subsequent developments before filing. Publication does not imply attorney legal review or create an attorney-client relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What is USCIS fee final rule — 2024?

The USCIS fee final rule was announced January 30, 2024, published January 31, and took effect April 1, 2024. This is a historical rule entry, not a quotation of today’s filing fees.

What should I check before relying on this information?

Use the current USCIS form page, instructions and fee guidance before filing. Do not use an archived announcement as a live checklist. If an edition, fee or supporting-document rule has changed, the historical event remains part of the record but is not a substitute for today’s requirements.

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