Starting in 2025, asylum applicants must pay a $100 filing fee and $100 annually while cases remain pending. USCIS rules apply from July 22, 2025; EOIR began requiring payment Sept 23, 2025. Non-payment risks abandonment and dismissal. Use the EOIR portal for court payments, follow USCIS guidance for affirmative filings, attach receipts, and track yearly deadlines to avoid case termination.
