New $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” Could Make Visiting the U.S. Costlier for Many Travelers

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New $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” Could Make Visiting the U.S. Costlier for Many Travelers

By Mary Campbell  A controversial new travel fee—dubbed the “visa integrity fee”—was enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025. It imposes a $250 charge on top of existing visa application fees for most non‑immigrant visa holders, including tourist (B‑1/B‑2), student (F/M), work (H‑1B/H‑4), and exchange (J‑1/J‑2) categories.  When […]

Why Are U.S. Consulates Denying Visitor Visas or Renewals When Someone in the U.S. Has Petitioned for the Applicant?

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Why Are U.S. Consulates Denying Visitor Visas or Renewals When Someone in the U.S. Has Petitioned for the Applicant?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. U.S. visitor visas (commonly B-1/B-2) are nonimmigrant visas granted to individuals who wish to travel temporarily to the United States for business or tourism. However, many applicants find their applications denied under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)—especially when a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident has filed […]