US faces backlash over 1 billion immigration fees with stalled applications and unanswered cases

Fees collected as cases sit unresolved across 92 countries

The US is facing criticism after reports that applicants have paid immigration fees while many cases remain unprocessed. With up to $1 billion potentially collected for unresolved applications affecting citizens from 92 countries, concerns are mounting over fairness and transparency. The situation comes amid expanded visa restrictions and paused benefits for many applicants, raising questions about accountability in the system.