Unbound Philanthropy Survey Finds DACA Fee Increases Could Put Relief Out of Reach for Immigrant Youth

Unbound Philanthropy Survey Finds DACA Fee Increases Could Put Relief Out of Reach for Immigrant Youth

This week, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency announced changes to the fees for many immigration services, including the I-765 form for employment authorization a key component of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), which increased by $30, and the I-131 form required for DACA recipients who wish to travel abroad which increased by $215.

The total for immigrant youth to apply for the DACA program is now $495, which must be paid every two years...