DHS Announces FY 2027 Fee Changes for Some Immigration Applications

TITLE: DHS Announces FY 2027 Fee Changes for Some Immigration Applications

WHAT HAPPENED: On October 1, 2026, DHS announced FY 2027 inflation changes to three immigration fees: parole, ESTA, and EVUS. The Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) fee will not change for FY 2027.

WHO IT AFFECTS: People who pay the parole fee (parole means temporary permission to enter the United States); travelers who use ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization); and people who must enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System). People who apply for Form I-94 are affected because their fee will stay the same.

WHAT TO DO NOW: 1. Read the official notice at the SOURCE link below. 2. Before you pay, confirm the exact fee for your application type. 3. The source does not give a deadline or start date for the new fees (check the source). 4. If you are unsure, ask an immigration attorney.

SOURCE: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/01/2026-20185/certain-dhs-immigration-related-fees-required-by-hr-1-fiscal-year-2027-adjustments-for-inflation

DISCLAIMER: General info from Homeland Security Department, not legal advice — check with an immigration attorney. English is authoritative.