Summary
President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new fee of $1,000 for most immigrants seeking temporary parole in the United States. The fee is aimed at strengthening oversight and preventing misuse of the parole system. Some people may qualify for exemptions based on specific urgent circumstances.
Key Facts
- The $1,000 fee applies to most migrants seeking temporary parole in the U.S.
- Parole allows migrants to stay in the U.S. temporarily to avoid deportation.
- DHS introduced this fee to prevent misuse and ensure oversight of the parole system.
- The fee is charged when parole is granted, not at the application stage.
- Exceptions exist for urgent humanitarian or legal circumstances, like medical emergencies.
- The fee is part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" signed into law in July 2025.
- DHS claims the Biden Administration misused the parole system, turning it into a de facto amnesty.
- Migrants from countries like Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela were affected by previous parole programs.
