Effective October 16, 2025, the U.S. government has starting charging a new $1,000 fee upon the approval of a new request for parole or a request to renew a parole request.
Here’s what you need to know
1. What is the new fee? The fee is currently $1,000, but may increase every year. This is in addition to all other applicable filing or application fees.
2. Who must pay the fee? The fee applies to individuals granted parole (including humanitarian parole, TPS parole, and DACA parole), and certain re-parole requests. There are ten exceptions under the law. You should consult with an attorney if you are not sure if you need to pay the new fee.
3. When and how does the fee need to be paid? The fee is due when the a parole request is approved and put into effect (for example, when someone enters the United States using a parole document). USCIS will notify most applicants when the fee is due. You should not pay the $1,000 fee when you apply for parole.
4. What does this mean for you? If you have plans to travel using a parole document, or have already left the country and will need to re-enter using a parole document, expect to pay the new fee when you return to the United States. If you have not yet filed your parole application, or have filed it but have not yet received a decision, make sure to have funds set aside to pay this additional fee at the end of your case. Failure to do so may result in your parole application being denied.