The New $1,000 DHS Parole Fee: What Shipowners Must Know Before Calling the U.S.

Foreign-flagged vessels calling at U.S. ports now face a significant new operational challenge: the Department of Homeland Security has implemented a $1,000 immigration parole fee, effective 16 October 2025, for any non-exempt alien who is paroled into the United States. This includes vessel crew members requiring medical treatment under certain circumstances.

In this episode, ShorelineHudson’s Global Policy Advisor Andrew Baskin sits down with our Head of Claims Deborah Stabile to unpack what the new fee means in practice, why parole is now being denied in some cases, and what shipowners must do to protect their crews, avoid unnecessary delays, and stay compliant when trading to the United States.

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The New $1,000 DHS Parole Fee: What Shipowners Must Know Before Calling the U.S.

Andrew Baskin

Vice President, Global Policy and Trade – ShorelineHudson

Andrew Baskin – Vice President, Global Policy and Trade – ShorelineHudson

Andrew Baskin is Vice President, Global Policy and Trade at ShorelineHudson, leading the firm’s Port and Trade Modernization and Digitalization Practice. A former senior official at the U.S. Maritime Administration, he has advised governments across the Americas on maritime policy, digitalization, and supply chain security. He holds law and policy degrees from George Mason University and a bachelor’s from the College of William & Mary.

The New $1,000 DHS Parole Fee: What Shipowners Must Know Before Calling the U.S.

Deborah Stabile - Senior Claims Manager | ShorelineHudson | Philadelphia

As Senior Claims Manager at ShorelineHudson, Deborah brings deep expertise, clarity, and compassion to some of the most complex and high-stakes moments our clients face. Deborah’s experience and expertise in crew medical management and medical bill review is trusted by ship owners and P&I clubs.Based in Philadelphia, she leads claims resolution with a focus on speed, fairness, and strategic thinking — always keeping client outcomes at the forefront.With decades of experience across marine industry, Deborah is known for her meticulous attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and commitment to getting the right result — no matter how complex the challenge.

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