Bill 119 hr 1220, also known as the "Visa Fee Increase Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of State to raise the fee for aliens from specific countries who are applying for a nonimmigrant visa (specifically, those falling under section 101(a)(15)(B)) to enter the United States. The purpose of this fee increase is to generate additional revenue for the government and potentially deter certain individuals from applying for visas.
The bill does not specify which countries will be subject to the increased fee, leaving that decision up to the Secretary of State. The additional funds collected from the higher fees will be used for various purposes related to immigration and national security.
Overall, the Visa Fee Increase Act is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to raise fees for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants in order to generate revenue and potentially discourage applications from individuals from specific countries.
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