In a significant ruling on October 23, 2023, Judge van Keulen ordered the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to lift its hold on premium processing fees in the case of Behdin v. Edlow. The judge criticized USCIS for collecting $1,645 in premium processing fees from plaintiffs without providing any adjudications or refunds, raising concerns about the agency’s practices regarding fee management.
Key Details:
- Court ruling date: October 23, 2023
- Case: Behdin v. Edlow
- Premium processing fee: $1,645
- USCIS failed to process applications or issue refunds
This ruling could have significant implications for affected applicants who have been waiting for their cases to be adjudicated after paying for expedited processing. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @NewRTh17