On the base of what, though? It's well known that the USCIS is mostly self sustained (e.g. minimal government funding) so that money has to come from somewhere. I believe the thought is that getting a visa/permanent residency is considered a privilege, not a right.
If they were only the first to be taken to the court for outrages fees.
> It's well known that the USCIS is mostly self sustained
They are part of DHS; therefore founded through DHS that is government founded.
> I believe the thought is that getting a visa/permanent residency is considered a privilege, not a right.
What does this have to do with losing or getting your GC stolen? As long as they can prove it costs around $450 to product a piece of plastic, they are fine in my book.