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- § 1801. Applicability of the immigration laws
- § 1802. Asylum fee
- § 1803. Employment authorization document fees
- § 1804. Immigration parole fee
- § 1805. Special immigrant juvenile fee
- § 1806. Visa integrity fee
- § 1807. Form I–94 fee
- § 1808. Annual asylum fee
- § 1809. Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for parolees
- § 1810. Fee relating to renewal or extension of employment authorization for asylum applicants
- § 1811. Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for aliens granted temporary protected status
- § 1812. Fees relating to applications for adjustment of status
- § 1813. Electronic Visa Update System fee
- § 1814. Fee for aliens ordered removed in absentia
- § 1815. Inadmissible alien apprehension fee
§ 1801. Applicability of the immigration laws
(a) Applicability
(b) Terms
(c) References to Immigration and Nationality Act
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100001, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 364.)
§ 1802. Asylum fee
(a) In general
(b) Initial amountDuring fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—
(1) $100; or
(2) such amount as the Secretary or the Attorney General, as applicable, may establish, by rule.
(c) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(1) the amount of the fee required under this section for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(2) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in paragraph (1) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(d) Disposition of asylum fee proceedsDuring each fiscal year—
(1) 50 percent of the fees received from aliens filing applications with the Attorney General—
(A) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review; and
(B) may be retained and expended without further appropriation;
(2) 50 percent of fees received from aliens filing applications with the Secretary of Homeland Security—
(A) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;
(B) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 1356(m) of this title; and
(C) may be retained and expended without further appropriation; and
(3) any amounts received in fees required under this section that were not credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review pursuant to paragraph (1) or to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(e) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100002, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 364.)
§ 1803. Employment authorization document fees
(a) Asylum applicants
(1) In general
(2) Initial amountDuring fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—
(A) $550; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(3) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this section for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(4) Disposition of employment authorization document feesDuring each fiscal year—
(A) 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;
(ii) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 356(m) of this title; and
(iii) may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation, provided that not less than 50 percent is used to detect and prevent immigration benefit fraud; and
(B) any amounts collected pursuant to this subsection that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(5) No fee waiver
(b) Parolees
(1) In general
(2) Initial amountDuring fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—
(A) $550; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(3) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this subsection shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(4) Disposition of parolee employment authorization application fees
(5) No fee waiver
(c) Temporary protected status
(1) In general
(2) Initial amountDuring fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—
(A) $550; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(3) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this subsection shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(4) Disposition of employment authorization application fees collected from aliens granted temporary protected status
(5) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100003, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 365.)
§ 1804. Immigration parole fee
(a) In general
(b) ExceptionsAn alien shall not be subject to the fee otherwise required under subsection (a) if the alien establishes, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security, on an individual, case-by-case basis, that the alien is being paroled because—
(1)
(A) the alien has a medical emergency; and
(B)
(i) the alien cannot obtain necessary treatment in the foreign state in which the alien is residing; or
(ii) the medical emergency is life-threatening and there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;
(2)
(A) the alien is the parent or legal guardian of an alien described in paragraph (1); and
(B) the alien described in paragraph (1) is a minor;
(3)
(A) the alien is needed in the United States to donate an organ or other tissue for transplant; and
(B) there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;
(4)
(A) the alien has a close family member in the United States whose death is imminent; and
(B) the alien could not arrive in the United States in time to see such family member alive if the alien were to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;
(5)
(A) the alien is seeking to attend the funeral of a close family member; and
(B) the alien could not arrive in the United States in time to attend such funeral if the alien were to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;
(6) the alien is an adopted child—
(A) who has an urgent medical condition;
(B) who is in the legal custody of the petitioner for a final adoption-related visa; and
(C) whose medical treatment is required before the expected award of a final adoption-related visa;
(7) the alien—
(A) is a lawful applicant for adjustment of status under section 1255 of this title; and
(B) is returning to the United States after temporary travel abroad;
(8) the alien—
(A) has been returned to a contiguous country pursuant to section 1225(b)(2)(C) of this title; and
(B) is being paroled into the United States to allow the alien to attend the alien’s immigration hearing;
(9) the alien has been granted the status of Cuban and Haitian entrant (as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (Public Law 96–422; 8 U.S.C. 1522 note); or
(10) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that a significant public benefit has resulted or will result from the parole of an alien—
(A) who has assisted or will assist the United States Government in a law enforcement matter;
(B) whose presence is required by the United States Government in furtherance of such law enforcement matter; and
(C)
(i) who is inadmissible or does not satisfy the eligibility requirements for admission as a nonimmigrant; or
(ii) for which there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process.
(c) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—
(1) $1,000; or
(2) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(d) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(1) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(2) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in paragraph (1) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(e) Disposition of fees collected from aliens granted parole
(f) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100004, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 367.)
§ 1805. Special immigrant juvenile fee
(a) In general
(b) Initial amount
For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—
(1) $250; or
(2) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(c) Annual adjustments for inflation
During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(1) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(2) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in paragraph (1) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(d) Disposition of special immigrant juvenile fees
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100005, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 368.)
§ 1806. Visa integrity fee
(a) Visa integrity fee
(1) In general
(2) Initial amount
For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—
(A) $250; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(3) Annual adjustments for inflation
During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded down to the nearest dollar.
(4) Disposition of visa integrity fees
(5) No fee waiver
(b) Fee reimbursement
The Secretary of Homeland Security may provide a reimbursement to an alien of the fee required under subsection (a) for the issuance of a nonimmigrant visa after the expiration of such nonimmigrant visa’s period of validity if such alien demonstrates that he or she—
(1) after admission to the United States pursuant to such nonimmigrant visa, complied with all conditions of such nonimmigrant visa, including the condition that an alien shall not accept unauthorized employment; and
(2)
(A) has not sought to extend his or her period of admission during such period of validity and departed the United States not later than 5 days after the last day of such period; or
(B) during such period of validity, was granted an extension of such nonimmigrant status or an adjustment to the status of a lawful permanent resident.
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100007, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 370.)
§ 1807. Form I–94 fee
(a) Fee authorized
(b) Amount specified
(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—
(A) $24; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded down to the nearest dollar.
(c) Disposition of Form I–94 feesDuring each fiscal year—
(1) 20 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—
(A) shall be deposited into the Land Border Inspection Fee Account in accordance with section 1356(q)(2) of this title; and
(B) shall be made available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to retain and spend without further appropriation for the purpose of processing Form I–94; and
(2) any amounts not deposited into the Land Border Inspection Fee Account pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.
(d) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100008, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 370.)
§ 1808. Annual asylum fee
(a) Fee authorized
(b) Amount specified
(1) Initial amount
For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—
(A) $100; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(2) Annual adjustments for inflation
During fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded down to the nearest dollar.
(c) Disposition of annual asylum fees
(d) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100009, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 371.)
§ 1809. Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for parolees
(a) In general
(b) Amount specified
(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—
(A) $275; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(c) Disposition of fees relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for paroleesDuring each fiscal year—
(1) 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—
(A) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;
(B) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 1356(m) of this title; and
(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation; and
(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(d) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100010, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 372.)
§ 1810. Fee relating to renewal or extension of employment authorization for asylum applicants
(a) In general
(b) TerminationEach initial employment authorization, or renewal or extension of such authorization, shall terminate—
(1) immediately following the denial of an asylum application by an asylum officer, unless the case is referred to an immigration judge;
(2) on the date that is 30 days after the date on which an immigration judge denies an asylum application, unless the alien makes a timely appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals; or
(3) immediately following the denial by the Board of Immigration Appeals of an appeal of a denial of an asylum application.
(c) Disposition of fees relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for asylum applicantsDuring each fiscal year—
(1) 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—
(A) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;
(B) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 1356(m) of this title; and
(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation; and
(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(d) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100011, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 372.)
§ 1811. Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for aliens granted temporary protected status
(a) In general
(b) Amount specified
(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—
(A) $275; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(c) Disposition of fees relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for temporary protected status applicantsDuring each fiscal year—
(1) 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—
(A) shall be credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;
(B) shall be deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account established under section 1356(m) of this title; and
(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services without further appropriation; and
(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(d) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100012, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 373.)
§ 1812. Fees relating to applications for adjustment of status
(a) Fee for filing an application to adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $1,500; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) Disposition of adjustment of status application feesDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(b) Fee for filing application for waiver of grounds of inadmissibility
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $1,050; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) Disposition of waiver of ground of admissibility application feesDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(c) Fee for filing an application for temporary protected status
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $500; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) Disposition of temporary protected status application feesDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(d) Fee for filing an appeal of a decision of an immigration judge
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $900; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) Exception
(4) Disposition of fees for appealing immigration judge decisionsDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(e) Fee for filing an appeal from a decision of an officer of the Department of Homeland Security
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $900; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) Disposition of fees for appealing Department of Homeland Security officer decisionsDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(f) Fee for filing an appeal from a decision of an adjudicating official in a practitioner disciplinary case
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $1,325; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) Disposition of fees for appealing Department of Homeland Security officer decisionsDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(g) Fee for filing a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $900; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) ExceptionsThe fee required under paragraph (1) shall not apply to—
(A) a motion to reopen a removal order entered in absentia if such motion is filed in accordance with section 1229a(b)(5)(C)(ii) of this title; or
(B) a motion to reopen a deportation order entered in absentia if such motion is filed in accordance with section 1252b(c)(3)(B) of this title prior to April 1, 1997.
(4) Disposition of fees for filing certain motionsDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n)of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(h) Fee for filing application for suspension of deportation
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $600; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) Disposition of fees for filing application for suspension of deportationDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(i) Fee for filing application for cancellation of removal for certain permanent residents
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $600; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) Disposition of fees for filing application for cancellation of removalDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(j) Fee for filing an application for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for certain nonpermanent residents
(1) In general
(2) Amount specified
(A) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be the greater of—
(i) $1,500; or
(ii) such amount as the Attorney General may establish, by rule.
(B) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this paragraph shall be equal to the sum of—
(i) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in clause (i) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(3) Disposition of fees for filing application for cancellation of removalDuring each fiscal year—
(A) not more than 25 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this subsection—
(i) shall be derived by transfer from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 1356(n) of this title; and
(ii) shall be credited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review to retain and spend without further appropriation; and
(B) any amounts not derived by transfer and credited pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(k) Limitation on use of funds
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100013, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 374.)
§ 1813. Electronic Visa Update System fee
(a) In general
(b) Amount specified
(1) In general
For fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this subsection shall be the greater of—
(A) $30; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(2) Annual adjustments for inflation
During fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this subsection shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $0.25.
(c) Disposition of Electronic Visa Update System fees
(1) Omitted
(2) Remaining fees
(d) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100015, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 382.)
§ 1814. Fee for aliens ordered removed in absentia
(a) In generalAs partial reimbursement for the cost of arresting an alien described in this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security, except as provided in subsection (c), shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b) on any alien who—
(1) is ordered removed in absentia pursuant to section 1229a(b)(5) of this title; and
(2) is subsequently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
(b) Amount specified
(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—
(A) $5,000; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(c) Exception
(d) Disposition of removal in absentia feesDuring each fiscal year—
(1) 50 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—
(A) shall be credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement;
(B) shall be deposited into the Detention and Removal Office Fee Account; and
(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without further appropriation; and
(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(e) No fee waiver
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100016, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 384.)
§ 1815. Inadmissible alien apprehension fee
(a) In general
(b) Amount specified
(1) Initial amountFor fiscal year 2025, the amount specified in this section shall be the greater of—
(A) $5,000; or
(B) such amount as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish, by rule.
(2) Annual adjustments for inflationDuring fiscal year 2026, and during each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in this section shall be equal to the sum of—
(A) the amount of the fee required under this subsection for the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(B) the product resulting from the multiplication of the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of July preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(c) Disposition of inadmissible alien apprehension feesDuring each fiscal year—
(1) 50 percent of the fees collected pursuant to this section—
(A) shall be credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement;
(B) shall be deposited into the Detention and Removal Office Fee Account; and
(C) may be retained and expended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without further appropriation; and
(2) any amounts collected pursuant to this section that are not credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
(d) Disposition of inadmissible alien apprehension fees
(Pub. L. 119–21, title X, § 100017, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 384.)