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flag Starting Oct. 1, 2025, Canada-bound non-citizens face a $250 U.S. visa fee for work, study, or family visits, raising costs to $435.

flag Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. imposed a $250 Visa Integrity Fee on certain non-immigrant visa applicants from Canada, raising the total cost to $435. flag The fee applies to Canadian permanent residents and others needing visas for work, study, or family visits, but not to Canadian citizens on short stays. flag Part of the "One Big Beautiful Act," it aims to reduce overstays and improve compliance, with future increases tied to inflation. flag Travelers may face stricter border checks, including biometrics and device inspections, and must register if staying over 30 days. flag Global Affairs Canada advises checking official U.S. sources for current rules, as travel advisories may not reflect the fee change. flag Critics warn the cost could deter travel and harm U.S. economic benefits.

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