Overview

• The 2025 budget draft by House Judiciary Committee Republicans introduces significant fees aimed at limiting immigration and bolstering national security.
• Proposals include a $1,000 minimum fee for asylum applications, which are currently free in the U.S. and Germany, and could increase with inflation.
• Releasing an unaccompanied migrant child from federal custody would require an $8,500 payment under the new plan.
• Additional fees are proposed for work permits and green card applications, further raising financial barriers for migrants.
• The White House has amplified its narrative by displaying posters of alleged criminal migrants labeled as 'illegal foreigners' to justify the stricter measures.