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Aug 4, 2025
U.S. Immigration Shake-Up: New $250 Visa Fee, H-1B Changes, Backlogs & Rising Scrutiny
The landscape of U.S. immigration is experiencing rapid—and consequential—developments in 2025. From new visa fees impacting millions of travelers to growing scrutiny of academic visa programs and significant changes to employment-based immigration, the policies and their implications reverberate through families, employers, and institutions. Here’s a breakdown of the most pressing changes facing immigrants and stakeholders this year.