Visiting the United States is about to get a lot more expensive for millions of travelers. Thanks to a sweeping new law passed this summer, the federal government will begin charging a $250 “visa ...

1. Pay I-901 SEVIS Fee: F-1 and J-1 visa applicants are required to pay a SEVIS fee which is used to support the SEVIS program. The fee must be paid prior to applying for your visa. A receipt of ...

A new $250 "visa integrity fee" will soon be required for most foreign nationals applying to enter the United States, following the passage of President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The ...

A U.S. visa waiver (often referred to as a waiver of inadmissibility) is a formal request asking the U.S. government to ...

US visa appointment wait times in India show significant variation. Applicants for tourist, student, and work visas are experiencing different backlogs across consulates. While some cities report ...

If you’re planning a trip to the United States that requires a visa, you may want to start the application process much earlier than before. On Saturday, September 6, the US State Department published ...

US wants to treat visa applicants from other countries the same way those countries treat Americans. [Stock Photo/Getty Images] That means one trip, short validity, and stricter timelines. This new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investor immigration and international law issues. The new U.S. Visa Integrity Fee will be important to know about ...

In June 2025, a rumor circulated online that U.S. embassies around the world were now requiring applicants for nonimmigrant visas — that is, F, M and J visas for students (academic and vocational) and ...

Canadians traveling to the United States may face higher costs and stricter border procedures as a new Visa Integrity Fee takes effect for certain non-immigrant visas. While most Canadian citizens ...