USCIS adjusted some fees created by the H.R. 1 law for inflation. The notice ran in the Federal Register on October 1, 2026, and applies to anything postmarked on or after October 16, 2026.
This is not an increase to every fee. Only some asylum, TPS (Temporary Protected Status), parole and related work permit fees change.
Fees that go up
- I-765, initial work permit (EAD) for asylum applicants: from $560 to $570.
- I-765, initial parole EAD: from $560 to $570.
- I-765, initial TPS EAD: from $560 to $570.
- I-821, TPS fee: from $510 to $520.
- I-589, annual pending asylum application fee: from $102 to $105.
- I-131, immigration parole fee: from $1,020 to $1,050.
Fees that stay the same
- I-589, initial asylum fee: $100.
- Asylum EAD renewal or extension: $275.
- Parole or TPS EAD renewal or extension, and re-parole EAD: $280.
- I-360, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) fee: $250.
- I-94 fee: $24.
Key point
- If your filing is postmarked October 16 or later and you pay the old amount, USCIS will reject it. You would have to file again.
- These amounts are only the H.R. 1 fee. Your form may carry other fees too.
What to do
- Before you pay, check the exact amount in the official USCIS fee calculator and fee schedule (G-1055).
- If you already wrote a check or money order for the old amount, redo it.
- If you get rejected for the fee, refile with the right payment as soon as you can, especially if a deadline is close.
- Track your case with CaseAlerta to know when USCIS receives it.
This is general information, not legal advice. If your case is complex, talk to an immigration attorney.
Sources
- Federal Register · Fiscal Year 2027 Inflation Adjustment to H.R. 1 Immigration Fees (Oct 1, 2026)
- USCIS · FY 2027 inflation increase for certain immigration-related fees
- USCIS · Fee Schedule (G-1055)
Informational summary prepared by CaseAlerta with AI assistance from official sources. Not legal advice.