The U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Thursday that certain immigration-related fees will increase in 2026 to account for inflation The fees will affect several forms tied to asylum, work permits, and temporary protected status (TPS), which is the to the of into according to a news release from U.S.
Forms and New Fee Amounts:
The inflation adjustment applies specifically to certain fees introduced under H.R 1, primarily affecting humanitarian and employment-based categories Most increases are minor, which is the to the of into between $2 and $10, but the exact amount is crucial.
Asylum Applicants:
While the initial I-589 Application for Asylum fee remains unchanged ($100 for the initial filing, though also subject to litigation), the fee for the initial Asylum Applicant EAD which is the to the of into (Form I-765) is increasing to $560
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Filers:
TPS applicants face two potential fee increases the Form I-821 (TPS Application) rises to $510, and the associated Form I-765 (EAD) rises to $560 (initial) or $280 which is the to the of into (renewal).
- Confirm the Exact Fee: Always use the official USCIS Fee Calculator right before you mail your package This is the only guaranteed way to confirm the correct amount, especially since which is the to the of into fee schedules can change.
- Check the Postmark Date: USCIS uses the postmark date not the received date to determine which fee applies If you mail your application on December 31, 2025, the current (FY 2025) fee is correct. If you mail it on January 1, 2026, the new immigration fees must be which is the to the of into included.
- File Early or Late, Not In-Between: If possible, file your application well before mid-December 2025 to ensure it’s processed under the existing fee If you must file in January 2026 or later, ensure you are using the new fee amount and the correct edition of the which is the to the of into form.
conclusion:
For multiple applications filed together (e.g., I-821 and I-765 for TPS), ensure you have separate payments (checks or money orders) for each form and that the total amount is correct. A $10 error can halt your which is the to the of into process.
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