On July 18, 2025 – US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced updated filing fees for several immigration benefit requests, in accordance with the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill. These changes will take effect for applications postmarked on or after July 22, 2025. Forms submitted without the correct fees on or after August 21, 2025 will be rejected.
Key Fee Changes Under H.R. 1
The new fees apply to a range of immigration forms and categories, including:
- Form I-589 (Asylum Application):
- New one-time filing fee: $100
- Annual Asylum Fee (AAF): $100 per year for pending applications (must be paid online)
- Form I-765 (Employment Authorization Document – EAD):
- Initial EAD for asylum, parolee, and TPS categories: $550
- Renewal or extension: $275
- Exception: If EAD is requested after re-parole via Form I-131, the fee is $275
- Form I-360 (Special Immigrant Juvenile):
- New filing fee: $250
- Form I-821 (Temporary Protected Status):
- Registration fee increased from $50 to $500
Annual Asylum Fee (AAF) Details
Applicants with a pending Form I-589 for 365 days or more must pay the AAF annually on the anniversary of their filing date. USCIS will issue personalized notices with payment instructions and deadlines. No action is required until the notice is received.
Changes to EAD Validity Periods
- Parolees: EADs valid for up to 1 year or the duration of parole, whichever is shorter
- TPS holders: EADs valid for up to 1 year or the duration of TPS status, whichever is shorter
Important Notes on Payment
- H.R. 1 fees are in addition to existing USCIS fees under 8 CFR part 106.
- Each fee must be submitted separately.
- H.R. 1 fees are not eligible for fee waivers.
- Applicants may still request a waiver for existing USCIS fees using Form I-912 or a written request.
What’s Next
This Federal Register Notice (FRN) does not cover all fee changes under H.R. 1. Additional updates, including changes to Form I-131 and Form I-102, will be announced in future DHS notices
Erickson Insights & Analysis
Erickson Immigration Group will continue monitoring developments and sharing updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or if you have case-specific questions.