Immigration News - United States USCIS responds to injunction on fee regulation Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) October 1, 2020 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted guidance today on its website in response to a court order on Tuesday that blocked the agency from implementing a fee regulation. The regulation would increase filing fees and introduce revised forms, and was scheduled to take effect tomorrow. Key points: While the injunction is in place, USCIS will accept fees under the current rate schedule and forms with the current editions. The agency will adjudicate petitions and applications using regulations and guidance currently in place. Background: USCIS issued the fee regulation in August, and a lawsuit was filed the same month challenging the regulation. On Tuesday, a judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking USCIS from implementing the regulation while litigation continues. This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright © 2020 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.