New government filing fees are in effect and go up a little every year

• Annual inflation adjustment
• New fee for TPS requests

What you could do — Verify the current amount before each filing.

What you could do — Check the current amount on the form page before filing.

• Annual inflation adjustment to I-765 fees
• Increased Form I-765 fees

What you could do — Confirm the amount on the form fee page before you file.

What you could do — Check the fee page on the day you file.

• Fees indexed to inflation every fiscal year
• Wrong amount means rejection
• New annual fee while your case is pending
• No fee waiver for most of the new charges

What you could do — Check the amount on the USCIS fee page the day you pay rather than relying on an older guide. The wrong amount may lead to a rejection.

What you could do — Budget for the yearly payment and pay it on time, since missing it may affect your case. If paying is not possible, talk to a legal services organization before the deadline rather than after.

• Higher work permit fees

What you could do — Confirm the current amount on the USCIS fee page the day you send your renewal. An outdated amount can get the whole packet returned.

• Higher fees for work permits and travel documents

What you could do — Include the correct fee. An incorrect amount gets the whole package rejected.