07/31/2025
π USCIS Fee Alert β Effective July 22, 2025
At The Law Offices of Katie Le, we want to ensure our community and clients stay ahead of important immigration changes. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant updates to filing fees, based on the H.R.1 Reconciliation Bill.
πKey Updates:
β’ $100 fee for Form I-589 (Asylum Application)
β’ $100 Annual Asylum Fee for pending applications
β’ New EAD Fees:
$550 for initial request
$275 for renewal/extension
β’ $250 fee for Special Immigrant Juvenile (Form I-360)
β’ TPS registration fee increase: from $50 to $500
β° Timeline:
β’ New fees apply to filings postmarked on or after July 22, 2025
β’ Applications without updated fees postmarked after August 21, 2025, will be rejected
βNote: These new fees are in addition to current USCIS fees and cannot be waived.
We are here to help navigate these changes. If you are affected by these updates or need guidance on how they apply to your case, reach out to us for a personalized consultation.