New $1,000 DHS Humanitarian Parole Fee Effective Immediately (October 2025)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has just implemented a new $1,000 fee for all individuals approved for humanitarian parole or any type of parole in the United States. This major update, published on October 16, 2025, comes from the HR‑1 “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,”which introduced new immigration-related fees affecting families, huma

nitarian applicants, and parole seekers nationwide.

What You Need to Know

Starting immediately, DHS will charge $1,000 every time a parole is granted. This includes:

• Initial humanitarian parole (whether filed abroad or at a U.S. port of entry)

• Parole in Place (PIP) for individuals already in the United States

• Re‑parole or parole extensions

It’s important to note this fee is not paid with the application—it’s only due after DHS approves the parole.

Who Is Exempt?

The law lists 10 exceptions for individuals facing urgent or humanitarian circumstances, including:

• Serious medical emergencies

• Traveling to attend a funeral or visit a dying family member

• Cases involving assistance to U.S. law enforcement

• Adopted children with acute medical needs

• Applicants for adjustment of status returning from short temporary travel

These exceptions recognize humanitarian and family‑based needs but remain limited. Everyone else granted parole after October 16, 2025, will be required to pay this new federal fee.

When the Rule Takes Effect

The new $1,000 parole fee applies immediately to all approvals issued on or after October 16, 2025. The policy will impact both future parole seekers and pending cases awaiting approval.

What This Means for You

If you or a loved one currently has a pending humanitarian parole or parole in place case, this new rule could affect the total cost and timing of your process. Immigration law is rapidly changing, and personalized legal guidance is crucial to avoid unexpected fees or denials.

Tamara Caban-Ramirez, Esq. is ready:

• Review how the new DHS parole fee may apply to your case

• Identify potential fee exemptions

• Provide up‑to‑date guidance on humanitarian parole and parole in place applications

Contact our office today to schedule a consultation at 612-823-4413 or via email at info@cabanramirezlaw.com.