........immigration fee hike!!!!!.............
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Dreamandwin
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Right!
No need to complain. they better tap all avenues for funds lest Lack of funds becomes an alibi to slow processing.
I'm not sure, if they are running BCIS as a profit or Cost center. I'm sure, if they run it as a profit center, thinga could improve a whole lot.
No need to complain. they better tap all avenues for funds lest Lack of funds becomes an alibi to slow processing.
I'm not sure, if they are running BCIS as a profit or Cost center. I'm sure, if they run it as a profit center, thinga could improve a whole lot.
Fee increas is a good idea to reduce the backlog,
however, before that, ths U.S. goverment should allocate all application fees collected from applicants back to the USCIS.
Currently, only a small portion of fees is back to the USCIS, and almost all our applications fees are wasted for another purpose.
however, before that, ths U.S. goverment should allocate all application fees collected from applicants back to the USCIS.
Currently, only a small portion of fees is back to the USCIS, and almost all our applications fees are wasted for another purpose.
140_takes_4ever
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How true
, if the fee increase actually went to BCIS to improve processing speeds then it makes sense. But to use it as a cash cow is ridiculous!Reasons for Delays in Service Center Processing Times
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Financial Considerations
In order to adjudicate cases, the Service Centers need financial resources (money!) to hire and retain employees, maintain and develop technology, and cover other normal business expenses. These Service Centers obtain funding as allocated by the U.S. Congress. Of course, all the fees that are paid by the petitioners, beneficiaries, and applicants for the various immigration benefits do not go directly to the Service Centers but, instead, go into the U.S. Treasury. Ultimately, the funds are allocated among the various departments, agencies and other requirements as determined by Congress based on need, national security, and various other criteria. Their perception of how much is required for each agency is based on both objective and subjective principles. In addition to the adjudications functions, the enforcement functions have also been paid largely out of the revenues generated by the filing fees. There is a push now to change this financial structure so that adjudications and enforcement are no longer in the same department. However, there is a strong likelihood that some of the funding obtained for adjudicative functions ultimately will be used towards enforcement functions.
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What We Can and Should All Do
The first thing to remember, even if the BCIS informs you that the case is taking longer to process than originally expected, is that expressing anger or frustration at the BCIS will not change the processing time. We all need to work together to organize grassroots campaigns that ask Congress for additional funding for the immigration services at BCIS. As mentioned, The Law Office of Sheela Murthy has been doing just that. We have been contacted and are in touch with some Congressional aides who plan to help us. We realize, however, that this is a slow, uphill battle. There are those in our Office who are taking an active part in lobbying and fighting for the rights of immigrants, and we encourage this since we believe it is the only way this system works. With these efforts, we expect some movement in processing, but there is nothing concrete, yet. Of course, we will keep you informed via the MurthyBulletin and MurthyDotCom.
With your help, we can surmount this problem! Although we all understand that money does not solve every problem, it does permit the Service Centers to obtain much-needed resources, human and otherwise, that should result in greater efficiency and better processing times.
¢í The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, P.C.
Posted Apr 18, 2003
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Financial Considerations
In order to adjudicate cases, the Service Centers need financial resources (money!) to hire and retain employees, maintain and develop technology, and cover other normal business expenses. These Service Centers obtain funding as allocated by the U.S. Congress. Of course, all the fees that are paid by the petitioners, beneficiaries, and applicants for the various immigration benefits do not go directly to the Service Centers but, instead, go into the U.S. Treasury. Ultimately, the funds are allocated among the various departments, agencies and other requirements as determined by Congress based on need, national security, and various other criteria. Their perception of how much is required for each agency is based on both objective and subjective principles. In addition to the adjudications functions, the enforcement functions have also been paid largely out of the revenues generated by the filing fees. There is a push now to change this financial structure so that adjudications and enforcement are no longer in the same department. However, there is a strong likelihood that some of the funding obtained for adjudicative functions ultimately will be used towards enforcement functions.
...
What We Can and Should All Do
The first thing to remember, even if the BCIS informs you that the case is taking longer to process than originally expected, is that expressing anger or frustration at the BCIS will not change the processing time. We all need to work together to organize grassroots campaigns that ask Congress for additional funding for the immigration services at BCIS. As mentioned, The Law Office of Sheela Murthy has been doing just that. We have been contacted and are in touch with some Congressional aides who plan to help us. We realize, however, that this is a slow, uphill battle. There are those in our Office who are taking an active part in lobbying and fighting for the rights of immigrants, and we encourage this since we believe it is the only way this system works. With these efforts, we expect some movement in processing, but there is nothing concrete, yet. Of course, we will keep you informed via the MurthyBulletin and MurthyDotCom.
With your help, we can surmount this problem! Although we all understand that money does not solve every problem, it does permit the Service Centers to obtain much-needed resources, human and otherwise, that should result in greater efficiency and better processing times.
¢í The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, P.C.
Posted Apr 18, 2003