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USCIS Immigration Fees and Related Procedures Required by H.R.1 Reconciliation Bill
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has introduced new rules that change immigration fees and procedures. These changes affect anyone applying for asylum and those needing employment authorization. Key updates include new fees for asylum applications, a fee for Form I-94, and rules about how long certain work permits are valid. Agents should inform clients about these new fees and requirements to ensure they are prepared when applying.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues this interim final rule (IFR) to codify certain immigration fees and other provisions required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). This IFR amends U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations to codify: the asylum and annual asylum fees, including the consequences of non-payment of these fees; the new Form I-94 fee requirement; the validity period for certain types of employment authorization; and the retention of the Form I-589 filing fee for every application.