ICE NPRM to Increase the Fee for Removal In Absentia to $18,000

ICE notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to increase the fee for “aliens ordered removed in absentia” established in H.R. 1 from $5,130 to $18,000. It also states that ICE will adjust the fee for inflation each year. Comments are due 6/22/26. (91 FR 29380, 5/20/26)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

8 CFR Part 103

[Docket No: ICEB–2026–0034]

RIN 1653–AA98

Increasing the Fee for Certain Aliens Ordered Removed in Absentia as Established by the HR–1 Reconciliation Bill

AGENCY: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’), Department of Homeland Security (‘‘DHS’’).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).