Immigrants and US sponsors paid over $1 billion for applications the government isn't processing

Fees paid to USCIS and State Department (combined), based on 2024 numbers

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Sources: State Department, USCIS, DHS, White House, USCIS policy memorandum

*Note: Fee amounts per application are weighted based on estimated dependents and estimated premium processing.