The following information applies to Camp America participants:

Visitors to the United States will need to pay a “visa integrity fee”.

The fee applies to all visitors who need nonimmigrant visas to enter, and cannot be waived. 

Travelers will be able to get the fees reimbursed, after the summer as long as they have not violated the terms of the J1 visa. 

How much is the fee? 

The fee will be $250.  But Homeland Security is free to set the fee higher, according to the provision. 

When does this fee come into effect? 

It is anticipated that the fee will start being charged from 1 October 2025.

Who must pay the new fee? 

The “visa integrity fee” applies to all visitors who need nonimmigrant visas (such as the J1).

When is the fee paid? 

The fee is paid when the visa is issued, according to the provision. Thus, visitors whose visa requests are denied will not be charged. 

Does the fee replace other visa fees? 

No, the provision states that the new fee is “in addition to” other fees, including regular visa fees ($185). 

How can travelers get reimbursed? 

To get the payment back, visa holders must comply with the conditions of the visa, which includes “not accept[ing] unauthorized employment,” and not overstay the visa validity date, according to the provision. 

Reimbursements will be made after the travel visa expires.