Federal Register #2026-10082

DHS/ICE Proposed Rule to Increase Fee for Aliens Ordered Removed In Absentia

This opportunity concerns a proposed regulatory change by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): - DHS/ICE is proposing to increase the fee for certain aliens ordered removed in absentia - Fee increase from $5,130 to $18,000 per alien - Annual adjustments for inflation are included - Applies to aliens who fail to depart the U.S. after being ordered removed in absentia and are later arrested by ICE - Codifies provisions of 8 U.S.C. 1814 and clarifies exceptions (e.g., rescinded removal orders) - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action - No impact on small entities as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act - Agency involved: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Main location: ICE headquarters in Washington, DC

Description

This is a proposed rule by the Department of Homeland Security, specifically U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to update the fee for certain aliens ordered removed in absentia. The fee increase is from $5,130 to $18,000, with annual inflation adjustments. The fee applies to aliens ordered removed in absentia who fail to depart the United States and are subsequently arrested by ICE. Comments on the proposed rule must be received by June 22, 2026.

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