The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule to implement new immigration fees and requirements established under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act of 2025. The law introduces additional fees to fund immigration enforcement and ensure that applicants bear the cost of immigration services. As part of this rollout, USCIS previously implemented a filing fee for Form I-589 (asylum applications) and created an Annual Asylum Fee (AAF), which must be paid each year while the application remains pending. Under the new rule, failure to pay the AAF within 30 days of notice will result in rejection of the asylum application and may trigger removal proceedings for individuals without lawful status. A rejected asylum application also leads to denial of any related work authorization and immediate termination of existing employment authorization. Additional changes include retaining I-589 filing fees even if rejected, limiting TPS-based work permits to shorter durations, and introducing a minimum $24 fee for Form I-102. These provisions take effect May 29, 2026, with public comments accepted through June 29, 2026.