Understanding the New $1,000 Temporary Parole Fee and Its Impact

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the Trump Administration, has announced the implementation of a new $1,000 fee for immigration Temporary Parole granted to migrants entering the United States for humanitarian purposes. Announced on October 16, 2025, this regulation marks the first time the U.S. government has imposed such a charge on individuals entering the country for urgent humanitarian or public-interest reasons.

Before this change, applicants for humanitarian Temporary Parole only paid the standard $575 Form I-131 fee. The new $1,000 surcharge—detailed in the DHS announcement and confirmed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)—represents a significant increase in the cost of applying for Temporary Parole, nearly doubling the total expense for migrants seeking temporary entry due to emergencies, medical needs, or family reunification.

According to the official USCIS press release, available at USCIS Newsroom
, this adjustment is mandated by the provisions of H.R. 1, the broader fiscal responsibility bill signed earlier this year. The fee is intended to “recover processing costs and deter misuse of humanitarian Temporary Parole,” DHS stated.

Excepciones Clave a la Nueva Tarifa por Permiso de Permanencia Temporal (Parole) de Inmigración

DHS has established ten statutory exemptions for the new $1,000 fee, recognizing the need to maintain access for individuals with urgent or beneficial circumstances. These exemptions primarily cover situations where an individual’s Temporary Parole serves a critical humanitarian need or significant public benefit, including:

  • Medical emergencies where necessary treatment is not available in the home country.
  • Minors whose parents or guardians must accompany them.
  • Individuals entering the U.S. as organ or tissue donors.
  • Those needing to attend the imminent death or funeral of a close family member.
  • Cuban or Haitian entrants under the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980.
  • Individuals whose presence is needed to assist U.S. law enforcement in a matter of significant public benefit.

The introduction of the new $1,000 fee for immigration Temporary Parole represents a substantial shift in the financial and logistical requirements for migrants seeking temporary protection or entry to the United States through the Temporary Parole system. Immigration attorneys and advocates are urging applicants to plan ahead, check eligibility for exemptions, and submit applications before the deadline whenever possible. For official details, visit the USCIS press release.