DHS NOW CHARGES $1,000 PAROLE FEE — WHAT IT MEANS FOR IMMIGRANTS IN THE US?

DHS NOW CHARGES $1,000 PAROLE FEE — WHAT IT MEANS FOR IMMIGRANTS IN THE US? #ImmigrationNews #DHSParoleFee #USCISUpdate #Parole2025 #USImmigration #HumanitarianParole #AsylumSeekers #VisaUpdate #ImmigrationLaw

New Immigration Update — October 2025 DHS has announced a $1,000 parole fee for all non-citizens paroled into the U.S., effective October 16, 2025. In this video, Immigration Attorney Ayhan Ögmen explains: • Who must pay the new parole fee • Who is exempt • How and when the fee is collected • What this means for asylum seekers and humanitarian applicants • Key takeaways for anyone under parole or planning to apply Official Federal Register Notice: federalregister.gov link For legal help: www.ogmenlaw.com Starting October 16, 2025, a new $1,000 fee applies to most cases where a person is paroled into the United States. This policy took effect immediately after publication in the Federal Register — and it affects many people applying for or renewing parole. In this video, I’ll explain what the fee is, who has to pay it, who doesn’t, and what it means for asylum seekers and humanitarian parole applicants.” Section 1 — What Is “Parole”? “Let’s start with the basics. In immigration law, parole means permission to enter or stay in the United States temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. It’s not a visa, and it’s not a green card. You’re still legally considered outside the U.S. for admission purposes — it’s a temporary entry under DHS discretion. Common examples include: • Humanitarian parole for emergencies, • Parole in place for family of U.S. military members, • Advance parole for adjustment-of-status applicants, and • Re-parole or extensions for people already in the U.S. under parole.” Section 2 — The New $1,000 Fee “Under the new DHS rule published on October 16, 2025, every person who is granted parole must pay a $1,000 fee before the parole takes effect. The government says it’s meant to increase accountability and prevent fraud or abuse of the parole system. This applies whether the parole is granted at a port of entry, for humanitarian reasons, or even for parole in place. You don’t pay when you file the request — the fee is collected after approval, just before parole is issued. If you don’t pay, the parole won’t be granted.” 3 — Who Is Exempt? “The law creates 10 exceptions — situations where the $1,000 fee doesn’t apply. Here are some key ones: 1. Medical emergencies where treatment isn’t available abroad. 2. A parent or guardian traveling for that medical emergency. 3. Organ or tissue donors who need to enter quickly. 4. Visiting a dying or deceased close family member when visa processing isn’t possible in time. 5. Adopted children with urgent medical needs. 6. Individuals returning to the U.S. on advance parole while their green-card (Form I-485) is pending. 7. Certain Cuban or Haitian entrants. 8. People required in the U.S. for law-enforcement or public-benefit reasons. Most asylum seekers and humanitarian-parole applicants won’t automatically qualify unless their case fits one of these listed categories.” 4 — Who Collects the Fee & When? “Depending on your case: • CBP collects it if you’re paroled at the border or airport, • USCIS collects it for parole in place or humanitarian parole inside the U.S., and • ICE may collect it if you’re released from custody on parole. The agency will send a notice with payment instructions. The amount may also increase each year with inflation.” 5 — Impact on Immigrants & Asylum Seekers “For many people fleeing danger or applying for humanitarian parole, $1,000 is a lot of money. It could make the process harder for low-income applicants or those escaping persecution. However, DHS argues the fee is necessary to fund operations and deter fraudulent applications. If you have clients or family members seeking parole, plan ahead — budget for the fee or prepare documents proving that your situation qualifies for one of the 10 exemptions.”

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