U.S. Implements $250 Visa Integrity Fee, Adding Challenges for African Applicants
On July 4, 2025, U.S. lawmakers enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and nestled within this sweeping legislation is a new fee that has sparked widespread discussion and concern. Set to take effect later this year, this fee introduces significant changes to the landscape of U.S. immigration and visa applications.
According to the reputable immigration legal firm Envoy Global, this fee will apply to all foreign nationals issued a nonimmigrant visa—especially those hailing from Africa. Whether applying as…