The United States has implemented a new mandatory fee for all non-immigrant visas, known as the Visa Integrity Fee. Effective from the new fiscal year that began on October 1, 2025, the fee will apply to every visa issuance, covering categories such as F-1 and F-2 student visas, J-1 and J-2 exchange visas, H-1B and H-4 work visas, as well as tourist B-1/B-2 visas. Advertisement

The Integrity Fee, set at a minimum of $250 for fiscal year 2025, is in addition to the existing “machine-readable visa” (MRV) application fee and reciprocity fees. The amount is determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with automatic inflation adjustments scheduled to take effect from fiscal year 2026 onward.

Mandatory but reimbursable

The fee is compulsory and cannot be waived or reduced. Howev

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