USCIS raised fees for asylum, TPS, work permits and parole on October 16

WASHINGTON. — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began applying higher fees on several immigration procedures on October 16, 2026, as part of the annual adjustment announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Federal Register.

Key changes include the annual fee for applicants with a pending asylum case, which rises from $102 to $105; the initial work permit in certain categories, from $560 to $570; the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) application using Form I-821, from $510 to $520; and the parole immigration fee tied to Form I-131, which increases from $1,020 to $1,050.

USCIS warns that forms sent on or after that date without the correct payment may be rejected. Applicants are advised to verify both the current edition of each form and the exact amount for their category in the official fee schedule before mailing anything.

These are procedure-specific charges and do not represent the total cost of every immigration process, which may include additional payments depending on the case. Anyone with an application in preparation should review the updated amounts to avoid delays or rejections.

Source: Sondeo Latino, based on the DHS notice published in the Federal Register.