DHS Implements $1,000 Parole Fee Under H.R. 1

On Oct. 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule in the Federal Register establishing a new $1,000 immigration parole fee required by the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act. That same day, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed immediate implementation for some individuals who are granted parole, re-parole, or parole in place on or after the effective date. This fee does not impact those individuals who have traveled briefly abroad on Advance Parole that was granted based on a pending I-485 Application.

Overview of Parole and Fee Application

Parole allows DHS to permit a noncitizen to enter or remain temporarily in the United States without being formally admitted, when justified by urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Parole is discretionary and temporary; it does not confer visa status or a path to permanent residence. The $1,000 fee applies when DHS grants parole, not when a request is