The Cato Institute has reported that the Trump administration collected over $1 billion in immigration fees from applicants and sponsors, primarily affecting candidates from Nigeria and other countries subject to Presidential Proclamations. This situation arises from four overlapping bans, including a presidential entry proclamation and a USCIS benefits freeze, which have left many applicants in limbo without clear communication regarding their visa applications.
Key Details:
- Over $1 billion collected in immigration fees by the Trump administration.
- Affects citizens from 92 countries, nearly half of all legal immigrants.
- Four bans include a presidential entry proclamation, USCIS benefits freeze, State Department visa pause, and diversity visa freeze.
- Applicants often receive no warning of rejection, with interviews still being scheduled despite visa issuance promises.
This situation has been described by Cato as potentially the “largest fraud in U.S. immigration history,” raising concerns about the efficacy of Premium Processing in many cases.
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Source: Elizabeth Ricci, Esq.