The United States has announced the introduction of a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee targeting most non-immigrant visa categories, including those for tourism, education, and workers, which takes effect in fiscal year 2025.
The fee will be charged in addition to existing visa application costs and is expected to significantly increase the overall financial burden on applicants.
According to TravelBiz, the new surcharge will apply to a wide range of visa categories, including B-1/B-2 (business and tourist), F and M (students), H-1B (skilled workers), and J (exchange visitors).