USCIS has released a new edition of Form G-1055, the Fee Schedule, effective May 29, 2026. The update adds a $24 fee required by Public Law 119-21 when filing Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document, in addition to any other required fees. This change affects every practitioner handling nonimmigrant arrival-departure documents and requires immediate attention to filing workflows.
What changed
The new edition, 05/29/26, includes the $24 fee required by Public Law 119-21 when filing Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document, in addition to any other required fees. The I-102 is now subject to both the USCIS filing fee (if applicable) and a separate, non-waivable immigration fee under federal law.
This is one of several additional fees now mandated by Public Law 119-21 across multiple forms. The fee exemptions in this schedule only indicate that the form is free to file; they do not indicate eligibility to file those benefit requests in all circumstances. Eligibility to file a particular benefit request is set forth in the applicable regulations and form instructions.
Why it matters
The I-102 fee change directly impacts your filing cost advice and packet assembly:
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New total cost: Any I-102 filing now includes both the standard USCIS filing fee (if applicable) and the additional $24 statutory fee. These are two separate, concurrent payments.
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No waiver option: Public Law 119-21 fees cannot be waived. If you are required to pay an HR-1 fee and did not pay it prior to Feb. 5, 2026, the payment notice was rescinded and you are not required to pay the HR-1 fee—but this exception applies only to Ms. L. Settlement Class members and their qualifying additional family members. For other applicants, the $24 fee is mandatory.
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Filing packet structure: Payment must be made through pay.gov or, if you qualify for an exemption from electronic payment, by completing Form G-1450 (Credit Card Authorization) or Form G-1651 (Exemption for Paper Fee Payment) with the correct fee payment.
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Online filing advantage: There is often a $50 discount when filing a form online. The I-102 fee applies whether filed online or by paper, so the online discount remains valuable.
Way forward
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Update your fee schedules and billing templates to reflect the new $24 I-102 fee. Confirm with clients before filing that they understand the total out-of-pocket cost.
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Review the complete G-1055 form at uscis.gov/g-1055 or use the USCIS Fee Calculator to verify fees for any forms you regularly file. Multiple forms may have been updated.
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Confirm payment method compliance: USCIS no longer accepts payments made by personal or business check, money order, or cashier’s check for forms filed by paper unless you qualify for an exemption. Use Form G-1450 or Form G-1650 for electronic payment.
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Verify client eligibility: Confirm that your I-102 applicant is not a Ms. L. Settlement Class member or qualifying family member (the only category exempt from HR-1 fees as of February 5, 2026). Otherwise, plan to collect the $24 fee with your filing.
Disclaimer
This article summarizes publicly available USCIS guidance and is not legal advice. Fola Editorial is a technology company, not a law firm. USCIS policy can change without notice. Before filing any form, consult a licensed immigration attorney and verify all fees against the official G-1055 Form and USCIS Fee Calculator at https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055 and https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator.