SEC. 70015. DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA FEES.
(a) Fee for Filing a Diversity Immigrant Visa Application.--
(1) In general.--In addition to any other fee authorized by
law, the Secretary of State shall impose 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)) a fee in the amount specified in this subsection at
the time such application is filed.
(2) Fee specified.--
(A) Initial amount.--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.
(B) Subsequent adjustment.--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--
(i) the amount imposed under this
subsection for the prior fiscal year; and
(ii) 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.
(b) Fee for Aliens Who Register for the Diversity Immigrant Visa
Program.--
(1) In general.--In addition to any other fee authorized by
law, the Secretary of State shall impose 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)) a fee in the amount specified in this
subsection at the time of registration.
(2) Fee specified.--
(A) Initial amount.--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.
(B) Subsequent adjustment.--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--
(i) the amount imposed under this
subsection for the prior fiscal year; and
(ii) 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.
(c) Crediting of Funds.--During any fiscal year, the total amount
of fees received under this section shall be credited as follows:
(1) 10 percent of fees received shall be credited to the
Department of State to retain and spend without further
appropriation to detect and prevent fraud in the diversity
immigrant visa program and to offset costs associated with such
program.
(2) 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.
(3) Any amounts not credited under this subsection to the
Department of State or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
shall be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited into the
general fund of the Treasury.
(d) No Waiver.--A fee imposed under this section shall not be
waived or reduced.