U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an interim final rule implementing new immigration-related fees and restrictions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The IFR limits employment authorization for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders to one year or the remaining designation period, whichever is shorter, and requires timely renewals. The IFR also codifies a $100 asylum application fee plus a $100 annual fee while the application is pending, and a $24 fee for certain Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) requests. USCIS states that failure to pay required fees will result in application rejection and, for individuals without lawful status, could trigger removal proceedings. Non-payment will also pause the timeline for asylum-based work authorization.
The IFR is effective beginning May 29, 2026. Comments are due by June 29, 2026 and should be submitted through the federal eRulemaking portal using Docket ID USCIS-2026-0133.