U.S. to Impose $1,000 Fee on New Humanitarian Parole Beneficiaries
Posted on 10/16/25 at 15:07
- US to charge $1,000 for parole permits
- Medical and special case exceptions
- Trump seeks to restrict this benefit
The US government will implement, starting this Thursday, a $1,000 fee for new beneficiaries of the humanitarian parole program — a measure promoted by the Trump Administration as part of its broader immigration policy.
Who does it apply to?
The 2025 US parole fee applies to all foreign nationals receiving a temporary stay permit (parole) who do not qualify for an exemption, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
It also affects individuals with pending parole applications that have not yet been approved.
Exemptions to the 2025 US parole fee include:
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Medical emergencies
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Attendance at funerals
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Persons assisting the US government in investigations or national security
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Other cases with significant public benefit
What happens if they don’t pay?
Anyone who fails to make the required payment upon arrival at a port of entry or while already in the United States will have their parole permit canceled, the DHS warned.
Part of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ plan
The new fee was included in July within Donald Trump’s central immigration bill, which seeks to tighten migration processes.
The initiative also includes fees of up to $1,000 for asylum applications.
Trump seeks to dismantle the parole program
Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has pushed for measures to drastically limit the use of humanitarian parole, particularly programs created for Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan nationals — a move that has increased the risk of deportations.
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