The United States is introducing a new $250 'visa integrity fee' for most nonimmigrant visa applicants, including tourists, business travelers, students, and temporary workers from around the world. This fee, part of recent legislation, will be charged in addition to existing visa costs and is set to take effect for fiscal year 2025 (starting October 1, 2024). The fee cannot be waived, though some travelers may be eligible for reimbursement under specific circumstances. The move is expected to impact millions of international visitors, including Canadian permanent residents and citizens of countries not in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. Critics warn the fee could deter tourism and business travel, raising concerns about economic and diplomatic repercussions.
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