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New $1,000 Immigration Fee Aims to Curb Fraud

10/17/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security announced a $1,000 immigration fee for migrants paroled in the United States to curb fraud.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized the Biden Administration for misusing the system and admitting unvetted migrants.
The fee will be collected by various immigration agencies once a grant is approved.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has sued the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 H-1B fee.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security announced a $1,000 immigration fee for migrants paroled in the United States to curb fraud.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized the Biden Administration for misusing the system and admitting unvetted migrants.
The fee will be collected by various immigration agencies once a grant is approved.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has sued the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 H-1B fee.