US Immigration Fees Rise Effective Today: What Indians Applying for Work Permits and Other Benefits Need to Know
USCIS said the new charges include a $105 asylum fee and a $1,050 parole fee, with incorrect payments leading to rejection.
- Starting October 16, 2026, USCIS implemented revised fees for asylum applications, work permits, Temporary Protected Status , and immigration parole benefits, requiring applicants to pay updated charges for eligible applications.
- Mandated by H.R. 1, the Department of Homeland Security adjusted fees to account for annual inflation; USCIS issued a notice on July 22 explaining implementation of these immigration service costs.
- Asylum application fees rose from $102 to $105, while parole costs under Form I-131 increased from $1,020 to $1,050. EAD fees rose from $560 to $570, and TPS fees under Form I-821 increased from $510 to $520.
- Applications postmarked on or after October 16 without the correct fee will be rejected by USCIS. Applicants must verify updated fee details and form instructions before submitting paperwork.
- While these changes impact many applicants, including Indians, they do not apply to all visa or immigration categories. Tourist visa applicants, international students, and employment-based visa holders remain unaffected by the new fee schedule.
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Times of IndiaUS immigration fees rise effective today: What Indians applying for work permits and other benefits need to know
Starting today, US immigration fees will increase for certain applications due to inflation adjustments. Indians applying for asylum, Temporary Protected Status, or immigration parole will be affected by these changes. The revised fees range from $3 to $30, depending on the specific application category. H-1B visa holders and green card applicants will not experience these specific fee changes.
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If you are preparing a migration process in the United States, there is a date that should be marked in the calendar: October 16, 2026. That day new amounts will come into effect for certain fees administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). The changes mainly affect people with pending asylum applications, certain work permits, beneficiaries or applicants for TPS and some applications related to parole. The good news, at…
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