DHS Introduces $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee Under H.R. 1

Key Point 

• Starting October 16, 2025, DHS will require a $1,000 fee for individuals granted parole or re-parole in the U.S., as mandated by the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill 

Immigration Parole Fee  

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin charging a $1,000 immigration parole fee for any individual paroled into the U.S., as required by the HR-1 Reconciliation Bill. This fee takes effect on October 16, 2025. Under the new rule, individuals physically present in the U.S. who receive parole or re-parole must pay the $1,000 fee.

Fee Requirements and Timing 

Federal law mandates this fee and adjusts it annually for inflation. USCIS requires applicants to pay the fee within a specified timeframe before granting parole. Applicants should not include payment when submitting Form I-131. Instead, USCIS will notify them when the fee is due.

Exceptions and Guidance 

Ten statutory exceptions to the fee exist, including urgent medical needs, imminent family emergencies, law enforcement assistance and others. DHS will determine eligibility for exceptions on a case-by-case basis. The Federal Register notice associated with this policy change outlines further details, including exceptions to the fee requirement and payment instructions. 

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