Several applications to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase in price by between $5 and $10 in 2026, taking inflation into account, the agency reported.

Several of the costs had already been updated this year based on the so-called "great and beautiful law" or HR1 Act, passed by The Republicans in Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.

USCIS published in the Federal Register the notice of the new fees, which will take effect on January 1, 2026.

“We have published a notice in the Federal Register indicating that certain immigration-related fees, provided for in HR1, will increase for fiscal year 2026,” the agency said. “These adjustments reflect the accumulated inflation between July 2024 and July 2025.”

This is the first inflation-adjusted increase under the new fiscal and budget law.

“The new inflation-adjusted fees will take effect on January 1, 2026. If you file a benefit application postmarked on or after January 1, 2026, that requires any of these HR 1 fees, you must include the new fee corresponding to the specific benefit you are applying for,” the agency stated.

The application fee for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) will increase from $550 to $560, but the renewal fee will increase to $280.

The application fee for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will increase from $500 to $510, but the cost for initial applications remains at $500.

The calculation of the new fees includes rounding.

“Regarding the fees described in this notice, the law clearly states that agencies must round inflation adjustments down to the nearest dollar or, in most cases, to the next lower multiple of $10,” the agency stated. “In accordance with the law, where applicable, USCIS rounds down to the next lower multiple of $10 instead of rounding to the nearest multiple of $10.”The costs of other services were not considered in this initial decision, but USCIS indicated that it will report on adjustments based on HR1, according to the document issued by the agency's current director, Joseph B. Edlow. What about the asylum application fee? The asylum application fee stands out among the costs, as the new law included a $100 fee that did not previously exist. The cost, adjusted for inflation, will apply to renewal cases. In 2026, it will cost $102, but that will depend on the current legal process, following the challenge by civil organizations, which have forced the suspension of this charge after the October 30 decision by the Maryland District Court in the case of Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al.

“[The court] temporarily suspends the implementation of the provisions regarding the Annual Asylum Fee (TAA) by USCIS,” the agency states. “USCIS strongly disagrees with the Court’s order, but will comply with its terms pending possible subsequent judicial review.”

Individuals undergoing immigration proceedings are advised to review current fees, as the agency has determined that including the incorrect payment on the petition could result in an initial rejection of the application.