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Increased Visa Fees for Nationals of Problematic Countries

This new law may increase the cost of obtaining a tourist or business visa to the U.S. for nationals of countries that do not cooperate on deportations, support terrorism, or have human trafficking issues. This means higher expenses for individuals from these nations planning to travel to the United States.
Key points
Fees for tourist/business (B) visas may increase by 50%, 100%, or 150% depending on the number of criteria met.
Countries subject to increases are those that refuse to accept their citizens deported from the U.S., are designated as state sponsors of terrorism, or are on the human trafficking watch list.
The State Department will review monthly whether a country continues to meet the criteria for increased fees.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1220
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Process start date: 2025-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FIRM Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1220.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Fees for tourist/business (B) visas may increase by 50%, 100%, or 150% depending on the number of criteria met.
  • Countries subject to increases are those that refuse to accept their citizens deported from the U.S., are designated as state sponsors of terrorism, or are on the human trafficking watch list.
  • The State Department will review monthly whether a country continues to meet the criteria for increased fees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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