Opportunity
Federal Register #ICEB20200005
DHS/ICE Proposes Fee Increase for Form I-246 Adjudication Services
Buyer
Department of Homeland Security
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
ICEB20200005
NAICS
922150
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is proposing a rule to increase the fee for Form I-246, Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, Regulatory Affairs Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors; all services are provided by DHS/ICE - Products/Services Requested: - Adjudication of Form I-246, Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal - Service includes processing applications, interviews, documentation review, fraud detection, background checks, and eligibility assessment - Fee increase proposed from $155 to $755 - Part number: Form I-246 - No specific product quantities; service is provided per application - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fee has not been updated since 1989; increase aligns with full cost recovery and Executive Order 14218 - Biennial fee reviews will be conducted to ensure fees remain current - Fee waivers will continue to be available for applicants unable to pay - Technical edits to regulations for clarity and alignment with current terminology - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, Regulatory Affairs Unit, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20536-5901
Description
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to increase the fee for adjudicating Form I-246, Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal, from $155 to $755. This fee adjustment aims to recover the costs associated with adjudicating the form, which have not been updated since 1989. The rule also proposes technical edits to the stay of deportation and removal fee regulation to improve clarity and accuracy. Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted electronically by July 6, 2026.