The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced inflation-related adjustments to certain immigration fees that will take effect in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. These changes are based on provisions outlined in H.R. 1 and reflect inflation measured from July 2024 through July 2025.
A Federal Register notice confirming these updates was issued, following an earlier announcement on July 22, which established that selected immigration-related fees would be adjusted annually for inflation beginning in FY 2026.
📅 When Do the New Fees Apply?
The updated fees will become effective on January 1, 2026. Any eligible immigration benefit request postmarked on or after this date must include the revised fee amount.
Fees Increasing Due to Inflation Adjustment
The following forms will see a modest increase in filing fees:
Form Type                                                    Previous Fee      New Fee (Effective Jan. 1, 2026)
Annual Asylum Application Fee (currently stayed by court order)Â Â Â Â Â $100Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $102
Form I-765 – Initial Asylum Applicant EAD                         $550             $560
Form I-765 – Initial Parole EAD                                   $550             $560
Form I-765 – Renewal/Extension of Parole EAD                     $275             $280
Form I-765 – Initial TPS EAD                                      $550             $560
Form I-765 – Renewal/Extension of TPS EAD                       $275             $280
Form I-131 (Part 9) – EAD with New Parole Authorization (Re-parole) $275              $280
Form I-821 – Application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)       $500             $510
Fees Remaining Unchanged
USCIS confirmed that the following fees will not increase under this notice:
Form Type                                                     Current Fee        New Fee
Form I-589 – Initial Asylum Application Fee                         $100            $100
Form I-765 – Renewal/Extension of Asylum Applicant EAD           $275            $275
Form I-360 – Special Immigrant Juvenile Fee                        $250            $250
USCIS also noted that a separate Federal Register notice will be issued in the future to address any inflation-related adjustments to immigration parole fees.
What This Means for Applicants
Applicants and employers should plan ahead to ensure the correct filing fees are submitted for applications filed in 2026 and beyond. Submitting outdated fee amounts may result in rejected or delayed applications.