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U.S. Establishes $250 Integrity Fee for Nonimmigrant Visas Starting October 1

Department of Homeland Security has yet to finalize rules on fee collection or refund procedures ahead of its fiscal year 2026 start

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Aunque autoridades afirmaron que los 250 dólares adicionales que se pagarán por tramitar la visa americana, serán reembolsables, pero un abogado de inmigración considera que es difícil recuperar dinero del gobierno
Con la aplicación de la nueva norma, este valor pasará a ser de u$s435.

Overview

  • The fee was authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025, imposing a mandatory $250 surcharge on all nonimmigrant visas.
  • Collection is scheduled to begin at U.S. embassies and consulates on October 1, 2025, marking the start of fiscal year 2026.
  • Beginning in 2026, the integrity fee will adjust annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.
  • Applicants for B-1/B-2 visitor visas will see total costs rise from $185 to $435 under the new surcharge.
  • The Department of Homeland Security is drafting implementing regulations for how the fee will be collected and under what conditions it may be refunded.