New Fees for Form I-94
Starting September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin applying an additional $24 fee to Form I-94 for entries at land border ports of entry.
This means the total cost to obtain an I-94 at a land border crossing will now be $30 (the existing $6 fee plus the new $24 surcharge).
Key Points to Keep in Mind:
- Applies only to land border crossings
The additional fee does not apply to air or sea arrivals, since travelers entering through those means are not required to pay for I-94 issuance. - Legal basis
The fee increase is authorized under H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill), which allows new immigration-related fees and adjustments based on inflation. - No waivers or exceptions
The $24 surcharge cannot be waived under any circumstances. - Annual adjustment
The new fee will be adjusted annually in line with inflation indexes.
