New 1000 Dollar Immigration Parole Fee Announced

Index

• Who needs to pay the new immigration parole fee?
• Who does not need to pay the new $1,000 parole fee?
• When and how do you pay the new $1,000 parole fee?
• What does the new parole fee mean for your immigration case?

DHS has announced a new $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee, which took effect on October 16, 2025. The fee was created under H.R. 1 "Reconciliation Bill" or "One Big Beautiful Bill," and will be adjusted every year to keep up with inflation.

See the USCIS announcement here.

Who needs to pay the new immigration parole fee?

The new parole fee applies to people who are approved for parole or re-parole under section 212(d)(5)(A) of U.S. immigration law. This means people who are allowed to enter or stay in the United States for a short time because of humanitarian reasons or public benefit.

• People approved for parole from outside the United States, such as humanitarian or family reunification parole

• People approved for parole in place while already inside the United States

• People who get re-parole to extend their current parole period

• People released from DHS custody under parole authority

Who does not need to pay the new $1,000 parole fee?

The new 1000 dollar fee does not apply to people who already have a pending AOS (adjustment of status) case. In other words, if you are an I-485 applicant waiting for your green card, this new rule does not affect you. If you travel outside the United States with advance parole while your case is still pending, you can come back without paying the fee.

Some applicants might still get automatic letters about the Immigration Parole Fee. These letters are sent in bulk and do not always mean the fee applies to you.

When and how do you pay the new $1,000 parole fee?

You do not pay the 1000 dollar parole fee when you file Form I-131. If your parole is approved, DHS (through USCIS, CBP, or ICE) will send you a notice with payment instructions. You must pay the fee before your parole can be finalized. If you miss the deadline, your parole request will not be approved.

What does the new parole fee mean for your immigration case?

This is the first time the government has created a separate fee for parole cases. It means anyone approved for parole, re-parole or parole in place may need to plan for an extra 1000 dollar payment at the time of approval.

If you are not sure whether this rule applies to you or if you received a notice about the new fee and want to confirm it, you can reach out to our team for guidance. We can review your case and help you understand what this change means for your situation.