The USCIS has started sending immigration parole fee notices to thousands of immigrants. Each notice mentions a $1,000 charge for parole entry. Many recipients are Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs), which has caused wide confusion and concern among them.
Fee Linked to New DHS Implementation
The Department of Homeland Security announced the new rule in the Federal Register on October 16, 2025. The $1,000 fee will be collected at the Port of Entry or through a mailed notification. However, many green card holders have also received the notice unexpectedly.
Confusion Among Green Card Holders
Most of the green card holders who got the notice were approved earlier this year. Many of them feared they had to pay the fee during entry into the US. Immigration experts confirmed that Legal Permanent Residents are not required to pay the $1,000 fee.
Who Must Pay the Parole Fee
The new fee applies only to applicants under asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA). It does not affect LPRs or valid green card holders entering the US.
Reason Behind the Wrong Notices
Experts believe USCIS may have sent the notice to a wider group that includes applicants who once held Advance Travel Parole (Form I-512L) before receiving their green cards. This bulk mailing has led to unnecessary panic among immigrants.
What Recipients Should Do
Experts advise you to ignore the notice if you already hold a green card. But if your Form I-485 is still pending, it’s best to consult an immigration lawyer. You should also keep checking your USCIS online account for official clarifications.
Need for Better USCIS Communication
This broad and unfiltered mailing has created stress among immigrants. Those who are not required to pay the fee have been left confused. USCIS needs a more accurate notification system to reach only the affected applicants.
