DHS Sets FY 2027 Inflation Adjustments for Parole, I-94, ESTA and EVUS Fees

DHS has announced Fiscal Year 2027 inflation-adjusted amounts for certain immigration fees required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1), including the parole fee, ESTA fee and EVUS enrollment fee. The new amounts take effect October 16, 2026. The Form I-94 fee at land border ports of entry will not change for FY 2027 due to the statutory rounding rule.

Key points

• The HR-1 parole fee will rise from $1,020 to $1,050, effective October 16, 2026.
• The ESTA authorization fee will rise from $40.27 to $40.62.
• The EVUS enrollment fee will rise from $30.75 to $31.75.
• The Form I-94 fee at land border ports of entry stays at $30 total, as the HR-1 portion rounds to $0 increase.
• The parole fee applies when parole is actually granted and effectuated, not when the request is filed.
• These are final fee adjustments under existing law, not a proposed rule.

Who is affected

This affects aliens granted parole into the United States, and travelers using ESTA, EVUS, or Form I-94 at land border ports of entry.

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