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Travelers from Bhutan, Botswana, and five other countries must now pay up to $15,000 to apply for a U.S. visa. The policy targets overstay risks and now affects 13 nations, most of them in Africa. New Entry Requirements Raise the Financial Barrier for Travelers Starting January 1,
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US introduces $15,000 visa bond for Nigerians, others
The United States now requires a visa bond of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visa applicants from Nigeria and other select countries. Find out who is affected.
A U.S. appeals court on Monday agreed to expedite an appeal of a court loss by U.S. business and research groups that are challenging President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.
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US raises immigration fees from 1 January as Trump expands crackdown— Ready to pay more in 2026?
US immigration fees will increase starting 1 January 2026, as per USCIS. Applications submitted after this date must include the updated fees, or they will be rejected.
After the US Chamber of Commerce appealed a ruling tied to a lawsuit targeting Trump's H-1B visa fee, a US appeals court has offered the group a more positive update in a new decision.
A federal judge said the Trump administration can move ahead with a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, providing a setback for US technology companies that rely on hiring skilled foreign
US District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., rejected arguments by the US Chamber of Commerce that the fee conflicts with federal immigration law and will lead many companies, hospitals and ot