USCIS Introduces New $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new breaking news $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee, set to take effect from October 16, 2025. This fee is part of a broader set of immigration fee changes under the H.R. 1 legislation. It applies to most individuals entering or re-entering the U.S. under parole, who must pay the fee before approval. The new fee is subject to annual inflation adjustments. Failure to pay the fee will prevent USCIS from granting parole. The fee does not need to be paid when submitting Form I-131, but will be collected upon parole approval. Other changes include a $100 filing fee for new asylum applications and increased fees for work permits, Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ), and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Exact categories of non-citizens affected by the new $1,000 fee are not yet fully specified. However, it is expected to impact those paroled into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Humanitarian parole allows individuals without other entry options to come to the U.S. for medical needs, family reunification, or other exceptional circumstances. Those paroled for significant public benefit might include individuals making substantial contributions in science, arts, or business. Exceptions to the fee will be detailed in a forthcoming Federal Register notice by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The new Immigration Parole Fee is a significant change in U.S. immigration policy. It is crucial for those planning to enter or re-enter the U.S. under parole to stay informed about the upcoming fee and its implications. Further details will be available in the Federal Register notice by DHS.
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