United States Visa Rule Changes

Every recorded change to a visa fee, income bar or stay limit in United States, newest first, each with its date and a link to its source.

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January 2026

ESTA fee: $40 one-time to $40.27 one-time
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September 2025

ESTA fee: $21 one-time to $40 one-time
Sept. 30, 2025United States guide esta fee

March 2022

Minimum investment (standard): $1,000,000 one-time to $1,050,000 one-time
March 15, 2022USA EB-5 Investor Visa investment standard
Minimum investment in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project: $500,000 one-time to $800,000 one-time
March 15, 2022USA EB-5 Investor Visa investment in targeted employment