US Sets $1,000 Parole Fee Under New Immigration Rule

• USCIS has introduced a new Immigration Parole Fee of $1,000.
• The fee applies to certain individuals granted parole into the U.S.
• This policy is part of the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has unveiled a new $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee for certain individuals granted parole into the country.

In an official announcement, the agency stated that the policy was established under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill and will come into effect on October 16, 2025, with future fee adjustments linked to inflation.

“The fee is $1,000 for FY 2025 and will be adjusted annually for inflation. You must pay this fee when you are paroled into the United States unless you qualify for an exemption,” USCIS explained.

Parole is a special provision that allows noncitizens to enter or remain in the U.S. temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, even without a visa.

Under the updated regulation, most individuals entering or re-entering the U.S. through parole will be required to pay the new fee. This applies to those seeking entry, extension, or renewal of parole, and payment must be completed before final approval.

The rule affects individuals granted parole or re-parole on or after October 16, 2025. However, USCIS noted that some exceptions will apply. Details of the exemption categories will be outlined in an upcoming Federal Register notice to be released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Payment Procedure

USCIS clarified that applicants should not include the parole fee when submitting Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document). Instead, the agency will first review each application and, if approved, issue a payment notice outlining how and when to pay.

“Do not pay the immigration parole fee when you submit Form I-131,” USCIS stated. “The fee will be collected when you are paroled into the United States.”

Failure to pay the fee within the stipulated timeframe will automatically invalidate parole approval.

Policy Impact

This new fee represents a major change in U.S. immigration policy, adding a financial requirement for individuals entering under humanitarian or public benefit parole programs.

While $1,000 may seem moderate compared to other immigration costs, analysts note that it could impose a financial burden on refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable groups who depend on parole for urgent entry into the country.

In July 2025, Nairametrics reported that the U.S. implemented several new immigration-related fees under H.R. 1, affecting asylum applicants, work permit holders, juvenile immigrants, and individuals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

The changes include:

• A $100 filing fee for new asylum applications (Form I-589) and an additional $100 annual fee for each year the case remains pending.
• An increase in Employment Authorization Document (EAD) costs — new applications now cost $550, while renewals and extensions are $275.
• A $275 fee for re-parole EAD requests.
• A $250 filing fee for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ) under Form I-360.
• A rise in Temporary Protected Status (TPS) registration fees from $50 to $500.

These adjustments signal a broader restructuring of immigration-related costs, reinforcing the government’s efforts to manage the rising administrative and humanitarian expenses tied to U.S. immigration programs.