US To Raise Immigration And Border Fees In January: How Will It Impact Indian Applicants?

Under the law, the department is required to revise particular immigration charges annually to account for inflation. (Photo Source: Envato) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

The US Department of Homeland Security stated that it will put into place many immigration and border-related charges increase from Jan. 1, 2026.

These changes are being implemented as a part of the compulsory annual adjustments mandated under the Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill', officially known as HR-1.

Under the law, the department is required to revise particular immigration charges annually to account for inflation. The latest amendment to the law covers the Electronic Visa Update System, the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation, as well as the parole fee for foreign nation