Africa: U.S. Introduces New $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Workers, Students, Others

US to impose Integrity Fee: What is it and how will it impact Indian students and tourists?

In a move that could significantly increase the cost of travel, study, and work for Indian nationals, the United States has introduced a new USD 250 "Visa Integrity Fee" applicable to nearly all non-immigrant visa categories. The new levy came into effect on July 4, as part of the Omnibus Act, dubbed "Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill". The Visa Integrity Fee is designed as a security deposit, and is refundable under specific conditions, primarily …

Africa: U.S. Introduces New $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Workers, Students, Others

The United States has announced a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee that will apply to most non-immigrant visa categories beginning in fiscal year 2025.

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Lethargic Biya Regime Mute as US Tightens Visa Requirements on Cameroon

By Hans Ngala The Biya regime has maintained sealed lips as the Trump gov’t has lumped Cameroon together with Ethiopia and Nigeria for stricter US visa requirements. In March, Cameroon was given 60 days to rectify a number of issues which the US government was uncomfortable with, or risk getting a permanent ban from the US.It seems the ban hasn’t been made permanent but the US embassy in Yaounde in a statement later said that it was “revising it…

US introduces visa integrity fee on Nigerians, others after Trump threatens tariff

Starting in 2025, a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee will be imposed on most U.S. non-immigrant visas, aiming to enhance compliance and increase costs for applicants.