Form I-589 filing fee
Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal · USCIS · Humanitarian
The filing fee for Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal) is $100 as of June 2026. Apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $100.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee | $100 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $100 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
The $100 application fee was created by H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) and cannot be waived with Form I-912. A separate Annual Asylum Fee (set at $102 for FY2026) was also enacted but is currently stayed by court order. Asylum applicants who file Form I-765 for a work permit face additional H.R. 1 EAD fees.
What Form I-589 is for
Apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal.
Who files Form I-589
Individuals physically present in the U.S. who fear persecution in their home country.
Processing time
Historically free, the I-589 now carries a $100 filing fee introduced by Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1). Adjudication can take years given large backlogs.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-589?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal) is $100 when filed online, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-589?
Form I-589 is generally not eligible for a fee waiver. Check the official form instructions, because exemptions exist for some categories.
What is Form I-589 used for?
Apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal.
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Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-589 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) fee notices, 2025-2026. Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15