USCIS Announces Higher Immigration Fees: What Applicants Will Pay
Summary
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase several immigration fees starting October 16. These changes affect asylum seekers, work permit applicants, and people applying for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and parole. The fee increases are small adjustments to cover rising costs.Key Facts
- USCIS fee changes begin on October 16, 2026.
- The asylum application fee rises from $102 to $105.
- The immigration parole fee increases from $1,020 to $1,050.
- The initial work permit fee for asylum seekers, parolees, and TPS recipients goes from $560 to $570.
- The TPS application fee increases from $510 to $520.
- TPS allows people from certain countries with problems like war or disasters to live and work temporarily in the U.S.
- The Trump administration has ended TPS for many countries between 2025 and 2026, including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Syria.
- Applications sent after October 16 must include the new fees or they will be rejected.
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