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What Are the Immigration Impacts in Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 1?

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2025-06-30
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Jackson Lewis
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which includes major changes to immigration fees and enforcement. As the Senate works on its version, many immigration-related provisions remain unchanged.

The bill proposes new or increased fees for various immigration applications, such as:

$1,000 for asylum applications and parole into the U.S.

$500 for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applications

$250 visa integrity fee

$100 annual fee for pending asylum cases

$1,500 to adjust to lawful permanent resident status

$1,050 for inadmissibility waivers

$900 for motions to reopen or reconsider

$30 for Form I-94 (arrival/departure record)

These fees would increase annually and no fee waivers would be allowed. EAD renewals for TPS, asylum, and parole categories would be required every six months with a $550 fee per renewal. Additionally, the Trump Administration is reportedly planning a $1,000 expedited processing fee for tourist and nonimmigrant visas, in addition to the standard $185 fee.

The bill also provides over $60 billion for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through 2029, aiming to expand facilities, hire agents, and deploy surveillance and biometric technologies. While focused on border security, this could lead to more scrutiny and delays for legal immigrants and visa holders at entry points.

It further allocates $146.3 billion for immigration detention and enforcement, while cutting funding for Social Security, Medicare, and other public programs. This may affect visa holders and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) through reduced eligibility and increased financial burdens.

A 3.5% remittance tax on funds sent abroad by non-citizens would directly impact foreign workers supporting families overseas. Access to healthcare premium tax credits and Medicare would also be restricted, excluding most temporary workers like H-1B visa holders, potentially raising healthcare costs for workers and employers.

Jackson Lewis attorneys are monitoring the bill’s progress and will provide updates on any significant immigration policy changes or fee adjustments.
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