
New asylum fees in the United States 2025: what you need to know
In July 2025, the H.R.1 law, also called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, came into force. This law completely changed the asylum process in the U.S., establishing mandatory fees for the first time. Now, applicants face two payments: Initial fee of $100 to file the asylum application (Form I-589). An annual fee of $100 must be paid each year



