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On October 16, 2026, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented fee adjustments for specific immigration services. These amendments, mandated by the H.R. 1 reconciliation law, account for inflation between July 2025 and July 2026. The new costs apply to individuals applying postmarked on or after the effective date, or those who have made errors on their submissions.

The four categories of fees that have been revised include the annual asylum application fee, immigration parole fee, initial employment authorization document (EAD) for specified individuals, and the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) application fee. The asylum fee increased from $102 to $105, marking a $3 rise. The immigration parole fee saw a $30 increase, rising from $1,020 to $1,050.

The initial EAD fee for specified asylum applicants, parole recipients and TPS holders climbed from $560 to $570. Lastly, the TPS application fee increased from $510 to $520, a $10 adjustment.

However, the latest revision does not introduce a general fee hike for H-1B workers, international students, or green card applicants from India. These groups are not automatically subject to the increased costs solely based on their visa categories. Similarly, green card applicants are not automatically affected by the increased application fees. The fee changes only apply to individuals applying for one of the specified benefits covered by the revised schedule.

Indian applicants living in the US who apply for employment authorization, TPS, or other mentioned benefits should verify if their request falls under the affected categories and verify the applicable fee before submitting their application. USCIS has warned that requests postmarked on or after the effective date with an incorrect fee will be rejected.