The USA introduces a $1000 fee for Ukrainians: what is known about the new payment.

The new immigration fee rule in the USA

According to inkorr.com: According to information from USCIS, starting from October 16, 2025, American immigration services will implement a new payment of $1000 for individuals who received humanitarian parole to stay in the USA.

This innovation is related to the adoption of the H.R. 1 law, which seeks new sources of funding through various fees, including immigration fees.

Parole allows individuals to temporarily enter or remain in the USA without needing a visa or green card. This primarily concerns persons arriving under humanitarian programs, those in need of temporary protection, or awaiting decisions regarding other immigration status.

• persons arriving under humanitarian programs,
• individuals needing temporary protection,
• and those waiting for decisions regarding other immigration status.

The fee for participants of the 'Uniting for Ukraine' program

Ukrainians who have arrived in the USA under the 'Uniting for Ukraine' program are also required to pay this fee. However, there will be exceptions which will be announced later.

The fee amount will be $1000 in 2025, with plans for annual adjustments depending on inflation. It is currently unclear whether Ukrainians participating in this program will need to pay this fee.

Additionally, Ukrainians were previously explained the new entry rules to the EU.

Thus, the introduction of a new immigration fee in the USA for individuals with humanitarian parole has been announced. This rule also applies to Ukrainians participating in the 'Uniting for Ukraine' program, but the details of their payment still require clarification.

The introduction of this new fee raises many questions, especially among Ukrainians who continue to seek protection in the USA. It is expected that the government will provide more information about possible exceptions and details of the payment, which will be an important step for those who find themselves in challenging circumstances due to the war.