Sec. 70015. Diversity immigrant visa fees
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In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall impose a fee on any alien who files an application for a diversity immigrant visa as described in section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(c) ), in the amount specified in this subsection at the time such application is filed. The amount specified in this subsection for fiscal year 2025 shall be such amount as the Secretary may by rule provide, but in any event not less than $400.
Beginning in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount specified in this subsection for a fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of— the amount imposed under this subsection for the prior fiscal year; and rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10, the amount referred to in clause (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.
In addition to any other fee authorized by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall impose a fee on any alien who registers for the diversity immigrant visa program, as described in section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(c) ), in the amount specified in this subsection at the time of registration. The amount specified in this subsection for fiscal year 2025 shall be such amount as the Secretary may by rule provide, but in any event not less than $250.
Beginning in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount specified in this subsection for a fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of— the amount imposed under this subsection for the prior fiscal year; and the amount referred to in clause (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.
During any fiscal year, the total amount of fees received under this section shall be subject to the following: 10 percent of fees received shall be used to detect and prevent fraud in the diversity immigrant visa program and to offset costs associated with such program. 10 percent of fees received shall be credited to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to retain and spend without further appropriation for the purpose of detention and immigration enforcement and removal operations.
Any amounts not used or credited under this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. A fee imposed under this section shall not be waived or reduced.
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