India, Oct. 19 -- The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has imposed a new $1,000 (about Rs.88,000) immigration parole charge that would be paid by certain migrants who are requesting temporary authorisation to enter or stay in the country.

Through parole, people can remain in the US without a visa or official admission, typically for public service or humanitarian reasons. It provides temporary lawful admission in some extraordinary circumstances but does not confer immigration status.

The new $1,000 fee will be applied to all migrants who are granted parole under Section 212(d)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of October 16, 2025. That comprises:

Extensions of current permission, or re-parole

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