USCIS will apply higher fees to certain immigration benefit requests postmarked on or after October 16, 2026, following a 3.36% CPI-U adjustment published October 1, 2026.
The changes affect fees established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1 / Pub. L. 119-21). USCIS calculated the increase using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers from July 2025 to July 2026. Requests lacking the correct fee will be rejected.
Examples include the annual pending asylum application fee, which rises from $102 to $105. The initial I-589 asylum application fee stays at $100. The parole into the United States fee increases from $1,020 to $1,050. Other affected categories include certain TPS and EAD filings mandated by H.R. 1.
USCIS has updated Form G-1055 (Fee Schedule, edition 10/01/26) to show the new amounts. Applicants and petitioners should confirm the required fee on the current form before mailing any request. Using the prior fee amounts after the effective date will result in rejection and possible delays.