DHS Proposes Higher Fee for People Caught After Missing Deportation Court

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is proposing to raise a fee charged to people who are caught by the government after missing their immigration court date and receiving a deportation order in their absence. This fee applies when ICE arrests these individuals.

Why it matters: This action updates a fee to match inflation and comply with a new law. For most people, this has no impact. It only matters if you are someone who missed an immigration court hearing, received a removal order without being present, and are later arrested by ICE. The fee is added to other costs you might owe.

Who it affects

• People who have a final order of removal issued in their absence and are subsequently arrested by ICE.

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This summary is based on a proposed rule published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the Federal Register; check the original document for the exact fee calculation and comment deadlines.

Agency: Homeland Security Department, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Source: Federal Register — read the official document