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Miami Herald
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
USCIS ends key parole benefit, says immigration fees will rise ‘soon'
After eliminating several immigration programs and benefits established by the previous administration under Joe Biden, the government of Donald Trump has decided to end another key aid for those seeking to regularize their immigration status in the United States. An update from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also warns that new fees will 'soon' be implemented for certain immigration benefit applications. The decision regarding one of the most commonly used forms by parole recipients went into effect on Thursday, July 17, 2025. What benefit was eliminated by USCIS? USCIS released a new edition of Form G-1055, the Fee Schedule. In this edition, it eliminates the eligibility for a fee waiver for Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, Parole Documents and Arrival/Departure Records, for immigrants applying for parole under the following categories: ▪ Initial Request for Arrival/Departure Record for Parole In Place (PIP), for noncitizens currently in the United States. ▪ Re-parole Requests for individuals who had previously received a period of parole under the PIP program. Read more: 'A privilege, not a right': Trump administration puts green card holders on notice From now now, those submitting these applications will have to pay the current fee of $630, as stated in the updated G-1055 document. Requirements for obtaining PIP vary by case, since the U.S. grants different types of temporary stay permits, ranging from family members of U.S. military personnel to individuals who qualify for humanitarian reasons. In 2024, the Biden administration proposed expanding parole in place to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens who met certain requirements, such as having lived in the country for a minimum number of years. An estimated 500,000 people could have benefited from that measure, but a federal court in Texas blocked the process, known as the Keeping Families Together (KFT) initiative. USCIS announces increases to immigration fees On July 11, USCIS announced that it 'will soon begin charging new fees for certain immigration benefit requests.' 'We will provide details on the implementation of these fee changes in the coming days,' the agency noted, just before updating the parole in place form. These measures are part of the reforms promoted by President Trump as part of his 'One Big Beautiful Bill' budget plan, which was approved by the Senate. This legislation proposes sweeping changes to the immigration system, including: ▪ Stricter enforcement rules for immigration laws ▪ New restrictions on social benefits such as Medicaid or food stamps (SNAP) ▪ Increases in fees for essential immigration procedures, such as permanent residency, TPS and asylum applications.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Warning for families on Universal Credit going away during school break- rules to follow or your pay could be stopped
Plus we explain other ways to avoid your benefits being cut TO YOUR BENEFIT Warning for families on Universal Credit going away during school break- rules to follow or your pay could be stopped Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FAMILIES claiming Universal Credit should be aware of an important rule before they head away during the school holidays. Failing to report your getaway to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) could lead to your benefits being stopped or even investigated for benefit fraud. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Your benefits could be stopped if you fail to report you holiday Credit: Getty You could also be fined between £350 and £5,000, if you don't declare your holiday as a change of circumstance. What are the rules? If you claim Universal Credit you can go on holiday for one month and still receive your payments. This is granted you have told your work coach you are going away and you carry on meeting the conditions of your claim. That means if you are in an intensive work group, meaning you are required to actively look for work, you must continue to do this even on holiday. But there are exceptions to this rule, such as going abroad for medical treatment or if a relative passes away. It is worth noting that other benefits have different rules surrounding a trip abroad. For example, if you receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP), you can stay abroad for up to 13 weeks, or 26 weeks for medical treatment. With that in mind, it may be worth checking the specifics for your benefits on the website. Other reasons your benefits may be stopped And it is not only heading away on holiday that can impact your Universal Credit claim. Not applying or looking for work can also lead to your payments being stopped. Disability benefit explained - what you can claim Those on Universal Credit need to spend 35 hours a week looking for work as part of their Claimant Commitment. Failing to do this could lead to your benefits being cut. The same goes if you're not putting the hours in to look. If your Jobcentre work coach doesn't feel you're doing enough to get back into work, you can be sanctioned. Meanwhile, rejecting a job offer or quitting your job without good reason can also lead to your payments being slashed. Claimants must also show up to their appointments on time to avoid sanctions. What to do if your benefits have been stopped or reduced If you have been sanctioned, you can appeal your case. The first thing you must do is check the level of sanction and for how long your money has been reduced. You'll then need to contact the DWP for a mandatory reconsideration if you think they've made the wrong decision. To report a change or appeal, you can: Use your Universal Credit online journal Call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644 For PIP, call 0800 121 4433 For written appeals or changes, send letters to: DWP Complaints, Post Handling Site B, Wolverhampton, WV99 2GY
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Warning for families on Universal Credit going away during school break- rules to follow or your pay could be stopped
FAMILIES claiming Universal Credit should be aware of an important rule before they head away during the school holidays. Failing to report your getaway to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) could lead to your benefits being stopped or even investigated for benefit fraud. 1 You could also be fined between £350 and £5,000, if you don't declare your holiday as a change of circumstance. What are the rules? If you claim Universal Credit you can go on holiday for one month and still receive your payments. This is granted you have told your work coach you are going away and you carry on meeting the conditions of your claim. That means if you are in an intensive work group, meaning you are required to actively look for work, you must continue to do this even on holiday. But there are exceptions to this rule, such as going abroad for medical treatment or if a relative passes away. It is worth noting that other benefits have different rules surrounding a trip abroad. For example, if you receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP), you can stay abroad for up to 13 weeks, or 26 weeks for medical treatment. With that in mind, it may be worth checking the specifics for your benefits on the website. Other reasons your benefits may be stopped And it is not only heading away on holiday that can impact your Universal Credit claim. Not applying or looking for work can also lead to your payments being stopped. Disability benefit explained - what you can claim Those on Universal Credit need to spend 35 hours a week looking for work as part of their Claimant Commitment. Failing to do this could lead to your benefits being cut. The same goes if you're not putting the hours in to look. If your Jobcentre work coach doesn't feel you're doing enough to get back into work, you can be sanctioned. Meanwhile, rejecting a job offer or quitting your job without good reason can also lead to your payments being slashed. Claimants must also show up to their appointments on time to avoid sanctions. What to do if your benefits have been stopped or reduced If you have been sanctioned, you can appeal your case. The first thing you must do is check the level of sanction and for how long your money has been reduced. You'll then need to contact the DWP for a mandatory reconsideration if you think they've made the wrong decision. To report a change or appeal, you can: For written appeals or changes, send letters to: Are you missing out on benefits? YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to Charity Turn2Us' benefits calculator works out what you could get. Entitledto's free calculator determines whether you qualify for various benefits, tax credit and Universal Credit. and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto's data. You can use Policy in Practice's calculator to determine which benefits you could receive and how much cash you'll have left over each month after paying for housing costs. Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
More than one million people claim PIP for these 20 psychiatric conditions
Personal Independence Payments provide up to £749 per month to help people with the extra costs of being disabled or ill The Department for Work and Pensions' flagship disability benefit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), provides financial support to help people manage the extra costs that come with disability. Taxpayers' Alliance data reveals that out of the 3.7 million people currently receiving PIP, more than 1.3 million have psychiatric conditions as their primary condition. Mixed anxiety and depressive disorders top the list as the most common condition, with 365,653 beneficiaries. In stark contrast, factitious disorder, previously known as Munchausen syndrome, has only 18 successful PIP claims. This condition sees patients feigning illness or disability, sometimes even tampering with test results or self-harming to convince others of their ill health. In some cases, the disorder can be imposed on another person, typically when caregivers suffering from factitious disorder exaggerate or fabricate symptoms in those they care for, which can escalate to administering unnecessary medication or even poisoning. PIP can offer a maximum of £749.80 every four weeks. It's not means-tested, so a person's income, savings, or employment status doesn't impact eligibility. Eligibility isn't determined by diagnosis alone; some people qualify before they even have a defined diagnosis. The exact amount received hinges on how severely your disability affects your daily life and mobility. Psychiatric conditions and claimant figures: Anxiety disorders, including agoraphobia and panic disorder - 57,797 Autistic spectrum disorders - 212,306 Cognitive disorders such as dementia - 25,656 Conduct disorder - 1,068 Eating disorders - 7,442 Enuresis, or inability to control urination - 39 Factitious disorder - 18 Faecal soiling/encopresis - 63 ADHD/ADD, also known as hyperkinetic disorder - 77,896 Global learning disability such as Down's syndrome - 158,873 Mixed anxiety and depressive disorders - 365,653 Mood disorders, including bipolar affective disorder - 137,288 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - 10,401 Psychiatric disorders of childhood - 785 Personality disorder - 52,137 Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia - 120,229 Somatoform and dissociative disorders, including body dysmorphia - 1,781 Specific learning disorder, such as dyslexia - 34,179 Stress reactions including PTSD - 56,994 Substance use disorders - 15,656 This tally represents successful and ongoing PIP claims. According to DWP stats from the start of the year, only about 44% of new benefit claims make it this far. Just 37% of current PIP claimants receive the top award of £749.80 per month. Over 500 different health conditions are cited in PIP claims, according to Benefits and Work. Psychiatric disorders top the list for the most awards, followed by musculoskeletal disease and neurological disease. The charity highlighted that global learning disorders and cognitive disorders have the highest success rates, standing at 89.91% and 87.85% respectively. On the other hand, enuresis and faecal soiling have the lowest success rates, with figures of 34.81% and 26.80%. Factitious disorder also has a notably low success rate at 41.86%. PIP is made up of two components: a daily living element and a mobility element. Each of these also has two weekly rates: Daily living enhanced rate: £110.40 Daily living standard rate: £73.90 Mobility enhanced rate: £77.05 Mobility standard rate: £29.20
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Motability Scheme update for people on PIP and ADP
People receiving benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) can join the new scheme The company behind the transformative Motability Scheme has revealed that there are now 815,000 customers across the UK, utilising the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme. Both schemes, run by Motability Operations, are identical, with the name varying depending on the region. The scheme allows people receiving a disability benefit, with an award for the higher or enhanced rate of the mobility component, to allocate some or all of their payment towards leasing a new car, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair. The new summer price list for leasing packages has recently been released on the Motability Scheme website, showcasing over 840 vehicles available for selection. People receiving benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) and Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) are eligible to join the scheme. A comprehensive list of qualifying benefits and required award level can be found on the Motability website. In addition to a new vehicle, customers also receive insurance, breakdown assistance, servicing, maintenance, tyres and windscreen repairs as part of the package, reports the Daily Record. Lisa Thomas, chief customer officer of Motability Operations, which runs the Motability Scheme, commented on the new price list launch: "The Motability Scheme connects disabled people to lifechanging freedom and independence. Not only does it help to connect people to the world around them, but it also opens up greater opportunities, with Scheme customers able to work an additional two days a week on average. "Drivers across the whole of the UK are experiencing rising motoring costs due to rising inflation, insurance and the impact of the shift to electric vehicles. We continue to work hard with manufacturers and partners to provide our customers with value and choice." When selecting a car or wheelchair-accessible vehicle through the scheme, it's crucial to note that while some options require just part or all of the mobility award payment, many necessitate an upfront fee ranging from £100 to £2,000. What else is included in the lease? You will get a brand-new vehicle, and a full package which includes: Insurance Servicing and maintenance Full RAC breakdown assistance Yearly tax Three drivers - you can change these whenever you like Kwik Fit replacement tyres Windscreen repair or replacement 60,000 mileage allowance over three years, or 100,000 for WAVWheelchair Accessible Vehicles Many adaptations at no extra cost Full details on the Motability Scheme can be found on the website here. Here's a brief rundown on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme and the process for exchanging all or part of your mobility payment for a vehicle lease. Applying to lease a vehicle for yourself You can apply to lease a vehicle yourself if you meet all of the following: You get the higher rate of the mobility component of Child Disability Payment or the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment You are 16 or over You are able to manage your own payments. Applying to lease a vehicle on someone's behalf You may be able to apply to lease a vehicle on behalf of someone else. This might be an option if you're either: A parent or guardian of a child receiving the higher rate of the mobility component of Child Disability Payment An appointee for someone who is receiving the higher rate of the mobility component of Child Disability Payment or enhanced rate of the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment How to apply To apply to lease a vehicle using the scheme, go to the Motability website where you can: Choose a vehicle Find a dealership When visiting a dealership, you need to present your certificate of entitlement.
