An appeal costs $900, except from a bond ruling
What the document says“by any alien at the time such alien files an appeal from a decision of an immigration judge.”
The section requires the Attorney General, on top of any other fee, to charge a fee when an alien appeals a decision of an immigration judge and when an alien appeals a decision of an officer of the Department of Homeland Security, each the greater of $900 or what the Attorney General sets by rule for fiscal year 2025 and rising each year with the price index. The fee on appealing an immigration judge does not apply to the appeal of a bond decision.
What the document actually says“by any alien at the time such alien files an appeal from a decision of an immigration judge.”
The fee is due when an appeal is filed. It covers an appeal from an immigration judge.
A like fee covers an appeal from an agency officer. Each starts at $900. A bond ruling is left out.
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