I wonder, if the new fees pay for this

[MartinAub]

http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/022708B.shtml

Whatever activity is added won't speed up a broken system.
But it seems to be systemic; never work on the root cause of a problem, just add some make-up and window-dressing.

 

[Bobsmyth]

USCIS is a self funded part of DHS (budget comes from application fees), whereas customs and border protection is government funded branch of DHS. I doubt they would shift funds from USCIS fees for border protection since DHS is held accountable for their budget costs yearly.

 

[MartinAub]

Oh, you mean this as in "No one is touching or borrowing funds from Social Security?"

Caution is needed as soon as a politician is involved.