US raises select immigration fees under H.R. 1 inflation adjustment
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What happened
Effective October 16, 2026, certain US immigration fees increased under an annual inflation adjustment tied to H.R. 1 law. The revised charges apply to applications for asylum, employment authorization, Temporary Protected Status, and immigration parole. Increases range from $3 to $30, with the revised application fee for Temporary Protected Status applicants set at $520.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The fee increases directly affect the cost of specific immigration benefits and applications. For instance, applicants seeking immigration parole may face a revised charge of $1,050. These changes are implemented as part of the annual inflation adjustment process linked to H.R. 1 law.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
- TPSThe Temporary Protected Status program subject to fee changes.
- CongressThe legislative body that created the Temporary Protected Status program.
- Donald TrumpThe individual whose executive authority regulates the Temporary Protected Status program.
- DHSThe governmental agency responsible for managing the Temporary Protected Status program.
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The entities involved
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TPS
- US policy regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is under review, prompting local leaders in South Florida to warn of economic turmoil.
- Advocacy group Democracy Forward challenged TPS policy changes affecting El Salvador and Sudan, while Congress considered immigration restrictions and the Trump administration sought revocations.