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Three major visa policy changes took effect in October 2025: the US introduced a $250 visa integrity fee for non-immigrant travelers, the EU launched mandatory biometric fingerprint registration for all visitors, and China rolled out a new K visa targeting international STEM graduates with no employer sponsorship required.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection implemented significant fee increases for ESTA, I-94, and EVUS applications starting September 30, 2025, while new restrictions require visa applicants to apply from their country of residence. Additionally, streamlined H-2A agricultural worker petition processing began October 2, 2025.
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