DHS will collect higher fees for HR-1 parole, ESTA, and EVUS starting October 16, 2026, after publishing inflation adjustments on October 1, 2026.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1, Public Law 119-21) requires annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. The CPI-U rose 3.36 percent between July 2025 and July 2026, producing the following changes: the parole fee increases from $1,020 to $1,050; the ESTA authorization fee rises from $40.27 to $40.62; and the EVUS enrollment fee moves from $30.75 to $31.75. The I-94 fee stays at $30 because of statutory rounding rules.
CBP, USCIS, and ICE begin using the new amounts on October 16, 2026, for grants of parole under INA 212(d)(5)(A), ESTA applications, EVUS enrollments, and certain land-border I-94 filings. The parole fee applies unless exceptions in section 100004(b) of HR-1 are met. Employers or sponsors involved in parole processes may also see the impact.
These adjustments are part of ongoing immigration news 2026 and reflect routine policy changes tied to inflation. Individuals planning parole in place, re-parole, or travel under ESTA or EVUS should review filing timing with their immigration attorney to understand how the updated amounts affect their cases.