US Immigration Fees to Rise Jan 2026: What Changes, What Stays Same

• USCIS announced inflation-linked fee increases for certain US immigration applications starting January 1, 2026.
• Applications postmarked on or after January 1, 2026, with incorrect fees will be rejected.
• Fees for forms like I-765 (EADs), I-131 (re-parole EAD), and I-821 (TPS) will see marginal increases.
• Some fees, including initial asylum application (Form I-589) and asylum applicant EAD renewal, will remain unchanged.
• The Department of Homeland Security will annually revise these fees for inflation as mandated by law.

Why It Matters: US immigration fees will increase from Jan 1, 2026; check new rates to avoid rejections.