Summary
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that certain immigration fees will increase in 2026 to adjust for inflation. These changes will affect fees for asylum applications, work permits, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The changes follow new policies under President Trump’s administration, focusing on stricter immigration measures.
Key Facts
- Immigration fees for some applications will increase starting January 1, 2026.
- The fee for annual asylum applications will rise from $100 to $102.
- Fees for employment authorization documents (EADs) for asylum and parole applicants will increase slightly.
- The fee for Temporary Protected Status (Form I-821) will increase from $500 to $510.
- Some fees, like the initial asylum application fee and the Special Immigrant Juvenile Fee, will not change.
- USCIS will adjust immigration fees for inflation each fiscal year.
- The Trump administration introduced stricter screening and reduced refugee admissions for 2026.
- The USCIS rolled back fee hikes for the EB-5 investor visa program following a court ruling.
