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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is charging a $1,000 fee to immigrants granted humanitarian parole — covering initial parole, renewals and releases from DHS custody.

The measure, which began on Oct. 16, is part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed in July 2025 . It is one of several new or increased immigration fees that also affect asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and adjustment-of-status applications.

DHS officials said the goal is to prevent misuse of humanitarian programs.

“Through the implementation of this new fee, President Trump and Secretary Noem are guaranteeing that foreign nationals, who wish to stay here, have skin in the game

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