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I-765 initial asylum EAD fee rises $10 to $570
The increase covers the initial asylum applicant EAD fee, and the fiscal year 2027 schedule applies to requests postmarked on or after Oct 16, 2026.
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- Official
- A primary source confirms the stated official action. Effective dates and scope are explained below.
- Proposed
- A proposal or announced change; it is not in effect as a final rule.
- Blocked / paused
- An official order blocks or pauses the stated action within the scope described below.
- Reported
- Credible reporting exists; official confirmation is missing.
- Unverified
- Credible confirmation has not been established.
- False
- Official evidence contradicts the stated claim.