Comment Submitted By Michael S. Koller

February 1, 2007 To whom it may concern, I think the proposed increase in immigration fees is immoral. With $400+ billion going to (re-)build Iraq and with the largest amount of tax reductions going to the wealthiest citizens, it is a slap in the face to all fair-minded Americans to fund citizenship logistics by increasing the cost on those least able to afford it. My wife came in through the K-1 visa program, and she had the benefit of a professional working husband to support her. Many immigrants are not so fortunate. Even with my support, my wife has found integration into America difficult. So, imagine how much more difficult for those without a stable economic environment to work within? We should not be making it more difficult - financially - for people to get a footing in pursuit of the America dream. And what about those already in the pipeline? I began the process of bringing my wife here in January 2006. Besides the K-1 fee, I've had to pay a biometric fee, a fee for work authorization (EAD) and a fee for change of status (Green Card) ... nearly $1000 in all. And we are not done yet. In two years, she will be applying for unconditional residence. QUESTION: Since she is already in the citizenship pipeline, will future fees be locked-in to what they are now? Or will they be what they are in the future? Thank you for your time and consideration.