Proposed Fee Change for ICE Deportation Stay Applications
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The Department of Homeland Security is proposing to adjust the filing fee for Form I-246, which is used to request a pause in deportation or removal proceedings. DHS says the current fee no longer covers the actual cost of reviewing these applications. The proposal would update the fee to match current processing expenses, including staff time, office overhead, and management costs.
Why it matters: The adjustment is primarily an accounting update. It ensures ICE recovers the full cost of processing stay requests rather than relying on general taxpayer funds. For applicants, the change is a straightforward cost update. It does not alter eligibility requirements, legal standards, or the number of people who can receive a stay.
Who it affects
- Noncitizens facing removal proceedings who need to request a pause in deportation
The Department of Homeland Security published this proposal in the Federal Register; readers should check the full docket at regulations.gov before relying on this summary.
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Source: Federal Register — read the official document