Federal Register #2026-11692

EOIR Regulatory Update: New and Increased Immigration Filing Fees, Mandatory Electronic Payment

This update concerns a regulatory change by the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) regarding immigration-related filing fees: - Government Buyer: - Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Department of Justice - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory update, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Updated filing fees for appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals - Updated fees for motions to reopen or reconsider - New initial and annual asylum application fees (annual fee is non-waivable) - Mandatory use of the EOIR Payment Portal for electronic fee payments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All payments must be made electronically via the EOIR Payment Portal - Annual inflation adjustments to fees will begin in the specified fiscal year - Fee waiver provisions have been clarified and conflicting provisions removed - Asylum application annual fee is non-waivable - The rule is in response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) - No product part numbers, quantities, or commercial procurement details are present, as this is a regulatory action

Description

This interim final rule updates the fee regulations for filings with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to comply with a recent statutory enactment. It establishes new fee amounts for appeals, motions, and applications filed with EOIR, including specific fees for various forms and proceedings. The rule is effective June 11, 2026, and invites public comments until July 13, 2026. The Department of Justice is the issuing agency, specifically the Executive Office for Immigration Review.

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