Deadline Extended to Dec. 30, to Voice Opposition to Outrageous Fee Increase

The Legal Genealogist Blog

Note: Originally posted on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 11:26 am ET. The link was corrected.

In case you have not heard, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing a rule that would raise the fee for genealogical records by nearly 500%. 

The deadline is now extended to December 30, 2019, to make your opinion known regarding this proposed change and to add your voice to those opposing the increase.

Just the first step (getting a record search) will raise from $65 to $240 and that is not all. Read The Legal Genealogist's Blog to learn more.

The Legal Genealogist points out even if you think you are not affected you need to voice your opposition -- it is about record access. She also reminds everyone to copy your letter/comments to your house member and senator so that the issue and its opposition shows up on his/her radar and does not slide thru unnoticed.

The Legal Genealogist's earlier post is located here.

Also, to learn more about this issue check out the Records Not Revenue website.

So go add your voice to those that are opposing the increase.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE