Beginning July 22, 2025, significant changes to U.S. immigration application fees will take effect under H.R. 1, also known as the Reconciliation Bill. This legislation requires U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to introduce new fees and revise how immigration-related revenues are collected and distributed. A portion of these fees will support USCIS operations via the Immigration Examinations Fee Account (IEFA), while the remainder will go to the U.S. Treasury. Additionally, certain fees will automatically increase each year to adjust for inflation. USCIS will begin rejecting any application postmarked on or after August 21, 2025, if it does not include the correct updated fees.

Several new or increased fees will apply under H.R. 1, affecting a wide range of immigration applicants. Asylum seekers filing Form I-589 must now pay a one-time $100 fee, and if their case remains pending for over a year, they must also pay a new $100 Annual Asylum Fee, online, for each year the case is pending. For individuals in specific categories — including asylum seekers, TPS holders, parolees, and others — the fee for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) rises to $550 for initial applications and $275 for renewals. TPS registration via Form I-821 now costs $500, and Special Immigrant Juveniles filing Form I-360 must pay $250. EAD validity is also shortened for parolees and TPS holders: permits will be issued for up to one year, or for the length of status — whichever is shorter.

Applicants must also follow strict new payment rules. The H.R. 1 fees are additional and must be paid separately from existing USCIS fees listed under 8 CFR Part 106. Most importantly, no fee waivers are allowed for any H.R. 1 fees. However, eligible applicants may still request a waiver for regular USCIS fees by submitting Form I-912 or a written request. Given these changes and the lack of waiver options for H.R. 1-related fees, applicants should plan accordingly to avoid delays, rejections, or denials.

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