‎‎USCIS has announced a new Interim Final Rule implementing immigration fee requirements under H.R. 1, effective May 29, 2026. ‎ ‎✅ This rule introduces new fees and also creates serious consequences for individuals who fail to pay required fees on time. ‎ ‎✅ Certain asylum applicants with pending cases may be required to pay an Annual Asylum Fee within 30 days of receiving notice. Failure to pay may result in rejection of the asylum application and may impact related benefits, including work authorization. ‎ ‎✅ USCIS states that if a Form I-589 (asylum application) is rejected as improperly filed, the filing fee will not be refunded. ‎ ‎✅ If an asylum application is rejected, the applicant’s asylum-based work permit may be denied, terminated, or otherwise affected. ‎ ‎✅ For applicants without lawful immigration status, a rejected asylum application may increase the risk of being placed in removal (deportation) proceedings. ‎ ‎✅ The rule also limits certain TPS-based work permits. Under the new rule, employment authorization for TPS beneficiaries will generally be valid for the shorter of: ‎📌 One year; or ‎📌 The remaining TPS designation period ‎ ‎This may result in shorter work permit validity for some TPS holders. ‎ ‎✅ USCIS also announced a new minimum filing fee of $24 for Form I-102, used to request a replacement or initial arrival-departure record. ‎ ‎✅ Public comments are due by June 29, 2026. ‎ ‎****** ‎If you need help or guidance with any U.S. immigration matters, especially with these major changes, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're always ready to assist you. ‎ ‎☎️☎️+1 (802) 780 0564☎️☎️ ‎📨: [email protected] ‎ ‎Post by Diana ‎From the AK Poku Law Team ‎ ‎ #akpoku #akpokulaw #uscis #immigrationupdate #usimmigration