And immigrant rights advocates are blasting a new Bush administration decision to impose a major increase in immigration fees. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will now charge $905 to apply for a green card or change residency status — nearly triple the current cost. Immigrants with green cards will have to pay an extra $265 to become naturalized citizens. Kevin Appleby, director of migration and refugee policy for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said: “This increase reflects a disturbing trend which places the benefits of citizenship on the open market, with only those of a certain economic level able to access it.”