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  • Sec. 100018. Amendment to authority to apply for asylum

    Section 208(d)(3) (8 U.S.C. 1158(d)(3)) is amended—

    (1) in the first sentence, by striking “may” and inserting “shall”;

    (2) by striking “Such fees shall not exceed” and all that follows and inserting the following: “Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit the authority of the Attorney General to set additional adjudication and naturalization fees in accordance with section 286(m).”.

  • Sec. 100017. Inadmissible alien apprehension fee

    (a) In general.—In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by any inadmissible alien at the time such alien is apprehended between ports of entry.

    (b) Amount specified.—

    (1) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 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 to the next lowest multiple of $10.

    (c) Disposition of inadmissible alien apprehension fees.—During 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.—All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

  • Sec. 100016. Fee for aliens ordered removed in absentia

    (a) In general.—As 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 240(b)(5) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)); and

    (2) is subsequently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

    (b) Amount specified.—

    (1) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 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 to the next lowest multiple of $10.

    (c) Exception.—The fee described in this section shall not apply to any alien who was ordered removed in absentia if such order was rescinded pursuant to section 240(b)(5)(C) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(C)).

    (d) Disposition of removal in absentia fees.—During 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.—Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

  • Sec. 100015. Electronic Visa Update System fee

    (a) In general.—In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, in the amount specified in subsection (b), by any alien subject to the Electronic Visa Update System at the time of such alien’s enrollment in such system.

    (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) IN GENERAL.—Section 286 (8 U.S.C. 1356) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    “(w) CBP electronic visa update system account.—

    “(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a separate account, which shall be known as the ‘CBP Electronic Visa Update System Account’ (referred to in this subsection as the ‘Account’).

    “(2) DEPOSITS.—There shall be deposited into the Account an amount equal to the difference between—

    “(A) all of the fees received pursuant to section 100015 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14’ (119th Congress); and

    “(B) an amount equal to $5 multiplied by the number of payments collected pursuant to such section.

    “(3) APPROPRIATION.—Amounts deposited in the Account—

    “(A) are hereby appropriated to make payments and offset program costs in accordance with section 100015 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14’ (119th Congress), without further appropriation; and

    “(B) shall remain available until expended for any U.S. Customs and Border Protection costs associated with administering the CBP Electronic Visa Update System.”.

    (2) REMAINING FEES.—Of the fees collected pursuant to this section, an amount equal to $5 multiplied by the number of payments collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited to the general fund of the Treasury.

    (d) No fee waiver.—Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

  • Sec. 100014. Electronic System for Travel Authorization fee

    Section 217(h)(3)(B) (8 U.S.C. 1187(h)(3)(B)) is amended—

    (1) in clause (i)—

    (A) in subclause (I), by striking “and” at the end;

    (B) in subclause (II)—

    (i) by inserting “of not less than $10” after “an amount”; and

    (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and

    (C) by adding at the end the following:

    “(III) not less than $13 per travel authorization.”;

    (2) in clause (iii), by striking “October 31, 2028” and inserting “October 31, 2034”; and

    (3) by adding at the end the following:

    “(iv) SUBSEQUENT ADJUSTMENT.—During fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in clause (i)(II) for a fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of—

    “(I) the amount of the fee required under this subparagraph during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and

    “(II) the product of the amount referred to in subclause (I) multiplied 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.”.

  • Sec. 100013. 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.—In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien who files an application with an immigration court to adjust the alien’s status to that of a lawful permanent resident, or whose application to adjust his or her status to that of a lawful permanent resident is adjudicated in immigration court. Such fee shall be paid at the time such application is filed or before such application is adjudicated by the immigration court.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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 FEES.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for a waiver of a ground of inadmissibility, or before such application is adjudicated by the immigration court.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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 FEES.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for temporary protected status, or before such application is adjudicated by the immigration court.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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 FEES.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Attorney General shall require, in addition to any other fees authorized by law, the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an appeal from a decision of an immigration judge.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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.—The fee required under paragraph (1) shall not apply to the appeal of a bond decision.

    (4) DISPOSITION OF FEES FOR APPEALING IMMIGRATION JUDGE DECISIONS.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an appeal of a decision of an officer of the Department of Homeland Security.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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 DECISIONS.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any practitioner at the time such practitioner files an appeal from a decision of an adjudicating official in a practitioner disciplinary case.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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 DECISIONS.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—Except as provided in paragraph (3), in addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files a motion to reopen or motion to reconsider a decision of an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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) EXCEPTIONS.—The 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 240(b)(5)(C)(ii) (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(C)(ii)); or

    (B) a motion to reopen a deportation order entered in absentia if such motion is filed in accordance with section 242B(c)(3)(B) prior to April 1, 1997.

    (4) DISPOSITION OF FEES FOR FILING CERTAIN MOTIONS.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for suspension of deportation.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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 DEPORTATION.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court an application for cancellation of removal for an alien who is a lawful permanent resident.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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 REMOVAL.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—In addition to any other fees authorized by law, the Attorney General shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in paragraph (2), by any alien who is not a lawful permanent resident at the time such alien files an application with an immigration court for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for any alien.

    (2) AMOUNT SPECIFIED.—

    (A) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 INFLATION.—During 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 REMOVAL.—During 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 286(n) (8 U.S.C. 1356(n)); 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.—No fees collected pursuant to this section may be expended by the Executive Office for Immigration Review for the Legal Orientation Program, or for any successor program.

  • Sec. 100012. Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for aliens granted temporary protected status

    (a) In general.—In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by any alien at the time such alien seeks a renewal or extension of employment authorization based on a grant of temporary protected status. Any employment authorization for an alien granted temporary protected status, or any renewal or extension of such employment authorization, shall be valid for a period of 1 year or for the duration of the designation of temporary protected status, whichever is shorter.

    (b) Amount specified.—

    (1) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 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 to the next lowest multiple of $10.

    (c) Disposition of fees relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for temporary protected status applicants.—During 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 286(m) (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)); 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.—Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

  • Sec. 100011. Fee relating to renewal or extension of employment authorization for asylum applicants

    (a) In general.—In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee of not less than $275 by any alien who has applied for asylum for each renewal or extension of employment authorization based on such application.

    (b) Termination.—Each 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 applicants.—During 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 286(m) (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)); 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.—Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

  • Sec. 100010. Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for parolees

    (a) In general.—In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), for any parolee who seeks a renewal or extension of employment authorization based on a grant of parole. The employment authorization for each alien paroled into the United States, or any renewal or extension of such parole, shall be valid for a period of 1 year or for the duration of the alien’s parole, whichever is shorter.

    (b) Amount specified.—

    (1) INITIAL AMOUNT.—For 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 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 to the next lowest multiple of $10.

    (c) Disposition of fees relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for parolees.—During 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 286(m) (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)); 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.—Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.

  • Sec. 100009. Annual asylum fee

    (a) Fee authorized.—In addition to any other fee authorized by law, for each calendar year that an alien’s application for asylum remains pending, the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General, as applicable, shall require the payment of a fee, equal to the amount specified in subsection (b), by such alien.

    (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.—All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

    (d) No fee waiver.—Fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced.