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flag U.S. immigration fees rise Jan. 1, 2026, with stricter rules for 19 countries and expanded enforcement.

flag Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. immigration application fees will rise due to inflation, with USCIS requiring updated fees for specific benefits like EADs and TPS applications. flag Fees for asylum EADs and TPS applications increase by $10 and $10 respectively, while others remain unchanged. flag Applications postmarked on or after that date must include new fees or be rejected. flag The Trump administration will also intensify scrutiny on green card applicants from 19 high-risk countries, impose full entry bans on citizens from 12 nations including Iran and Yemen, and expand workplace enforcement, potentially increasing raids and labor costs. flag ICE and Border Patrol will receive $170 billion through 2029.

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