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An image featuring a man in a red hat, with text stating 'Then vs. Now: The Trump administration is forcing people to pay more to come and stay in the US.' A LULAC logo is visible.
A comparison showing the Temporary Protected Status application fee increased from $50 'Then' to $500 'Now'. Backgrounds depict a flood and a fire.
A comparison showing H1-B visa sponsorship fees increased from $2,000-$5,000 'Then' to $100,000 'Now', with the latter being disputed in court.
A comparison showing the fine for border detention increased from up to $250 'Then' to $5,000 'Now'. Backgrounds show a border wall and a port of entry sign.
A comparison showing the Employment Authorization Document application fee increased from $470 with waivers 'Then' to $550 with no waivers 'Now'.
A comparison showing the Form I-94 fee increased from $6 'Then' to $30 'Now', plus potential legal fees. Backgrounds show blurred people.
A comparison showing student or business visas had only usual fees 'Then', but now include an additional $250 'visa integrity fee'.
A comparison showing no fees were required for parole 'Then', but now a $1,000 fee is imposed once parole is granted 'Now'.
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The American Dream Just Got a Price Tag!

Opportunity now comes with a bill. What once cost a few dollars—or nothing at all—now runs into the hundreds or even thousands. From parole to visas to work permits, the Trump administration has turned the American Dream into a pay-to-play system.

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2025/10/19 Edited to

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