In this in-depth episode, we break down USCIS’s newly announced FY 2026 inflation-adjusted HR-1 immigration fees, and what they mean for people planning to file in the coming year. We’ll walk through the core fee categories created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and why those amounts are now scheduled to rise for applications sent in 2026.

You’ll learn exactly which types of cases are affected, the key date when the higher fees kick in, and how to time your filing so you don’t get rejected over a missing or incorrect payment. We’ll connect the dots between the original HR-1 fee structure in 2025 and the new inflation adjustment for 2026, focusing on asylum seekers, TPS applicants, certain parole categories, and Special Immigrant Juveniles.

If you’re a prospective asylum applicant, TPS applicant, SIJ youth or sponsor, or you help others file immigration paperwork, this episode gives you the practical, step-by-step perspective you need to plan ahead. Follow @VisaVerge on social media and visit VisaVerge.com for more immigration insights.