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139 STAT. 368 PUBLIC LAW 119–21—JULY 4, 2025 (7) the alien— (A) is a lawful applicant for adjustment of status under section 245 (8 U.S.C. 1255); 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 235(b)(2)(C) (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(C)); 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 eligi- bility 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 AMOUNT.—For 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 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 adjust- ment 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.—All of the fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. (f) NO FEE WAIVER.—Except as provided in subsection (b), fees required to be paid under this section shall not be waived or reduced. SEC. 100005. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE 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 this section, by any alien, parent, or legal guardian of an alien applying for special 8 USC 1805. Regulations. Determination.