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5d ago

U.S. Embassies to Begin Collecting $250 Visa Integrity Fee as Immigration Costs Rise

Scheduled for collection in September, the charge still lacks final refund guidelines despite its intended role in deficit reduction

Se trata de una tarifa adicional y no reemplaza las tarifas de solicitud de visa existentes
El Uscis añadirá las tarifas indicadas en el HR1 a las ya establecidas
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La agencia, que pertenece al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés), obedece a las disposiciones del proyecto de ley firmado por Donald Trump

Overview

  • Under HR1, all nonimmigrant visas will incur a $250 Visa Integrity Fee on top of existing charges, raising the B1/B2 visa cost to $435.
  • The Department of State plans to start collecting the fee at embassies in September 2025, but agencies have yet to publish procedures for travelers to claim refunds.
  • USCIS implemented new application fees for forms I-589, I-765, I-821 and I-360 on July 22, and will reject filings postmarked August 21 or later without the updated payments.
  • Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries and most Canadian visitors remain exempt from the integrity fee, while all other nonimmigrant categories are subject to the surcharge.
  • Travel industry groups warn that higher upfront costs and unclear reimbursement processes could deter international visitors ahead of the 2026 World Cup.