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DHS Announces Consequences for Unpaid Annual Asylum Fees, Unveils New H.R. 1 Requirements

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DHS is implementing new fees and requirements for asylum cases under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act of 2025. The agency has announced consequences for applicants who fail to pay annual asylum fees. This interim final rule affects asylum seekers and may alter processing timelines and eligibility. The specific fee amounts and implementation details are being rolled out through this rule.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing an interim final rule to implement immigration fees and requirements from the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act of 2025 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act).

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