Received an Annual Asylum Fee payment notice? Pay it urgently.
If you received an Annual Asylum Fee notice from USCIS before May 29, 2026, and have not paid it yet, you can still do so now on this USCIS website.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) states that on or after May 29, 2026, it will send new notices to individuals who have not yet paid the Annual Asylum Fee. The new, updated notice should include a new 30-day payment deadline. According to USCIS, you will have a new 30-day period to pay before your asylum application is dismissed and your work authorization is revoked.
However, we do not know what will happen in practice after May 29. If your asylum case with USCIS is still open, it is probably safer to pay the Annual Asylum Fee as soon as possible, if you can.
Read more about the Annual Asylum Fee in the updated guides:
USCIS Annual Asylum Fee - https://i-guide.org/guides/i-589/uscis-annual-asylum-fee/
Immigration Court Annual Asylum Fee - https://i-guide.org/guides/i-589/immigration-court-annual-asylum-fee/
Please note that the May 29 changes apply only to those whose case is with USCIS. And only to those who have already received a payment notice.
If your case is in court - nothing has changed.
If your I-589 is with USCIS, but you have not received any notices and the website does not allow you to pay - this also does not affect you. Calmly wait until the payment option becomes available.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Translations are provided for convenience and may contain errors or omissions. For guidance on your specific situation, always consult official sources or a qualified attorney.
