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UPI
4 days ago
- Business
- UPI
New $250 visa fee goes into effect for travelers, foreign workers
Travelers wait to check in at Newark Liberty International Airport on in May in Newark, N.J. The Big Beautiful Bill Act created a $250 "visa integrity fee" for nonimmigrant visas, which could impact tourism. File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 18 (UPI) -- Many visitors to the United States will soon have to pay a $250 "visa integrity fee" to enter the country. The fee was in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and applies to people from countries who need a nonimmigrant visa to enter. The fee will be added to any other visa application fees. There are few details, which creates "significant challenges and unanswered questions regarding implementation," a spokesperson from the U.S. Travel Association told CNBC Travel. The new law includes fee hikes for those using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA, and new charges for migrants arrested at the border. It creates a $13 ESTA fee, and goes up to $5,000 for the arrests of undocumented people. The visa integrity fee is set at $250 from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025, but after that, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, is free to raise the fee. The applicant will pay the fee when the visa is issued. If the visa is denied, the applicant doesn't have to pay. Steven A. Brown, a partner at immigration law firm Reddy Neumann Brown in Houston, said in a post on his firm's website that it significantly raises prices for those coming into the United states to work. "For example, an H-1B worker already paying a $205 application fee may now expect to pay a total of $455 once this fee is in place," he said. There is also an I-94 form fee that the bill raised from $6 to $24. He added that the law allows the government to give refunds of the visa integrity fee if the person follows all provisions of the visa. But it is unclear how, when and who decides that the refund will be issued. "Until those procedures are announced, employers and foreign nationals should treat the $250 Visa Integrity Fee as a non-refundable upfront cost and plan accordingly," Brown said. Critics say the effect on tourism and workers coming to the United States could be heavy. "Attaching an additional $250 fee has the very real potential to significantly reduce the number of people that can afford to do that," Jorge Loweree, managing director of programs and strategy at the American Immigration Council, told USA Today. "There are hundreds of thousands of people who receive visas and permission from the Department of State to come to the U.S. every single month temporarily." Tourism has already dipped this year, and travel experts call the fee a further detriment. "Raising fees on lawful international visitors amounts to a self-imposed tariff on one of our nation's largest exports: international travel spending," Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, told Yahoo. "These fees are not reinvested in improving the travel experience and do nothing but discourage visitation at a time when foreign travelers are already concerned about the welcome experience and high prices."
CNBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby: Seeing an uptick in demand for business travel
CNBC's Phil LeBeau and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, state of air travel demand, Q3 forecast, travel around Newark Liberty International Airport, international travel demand, and more.
Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Health
- Boston Globe
What to know about measles when traveling
Advertisement Staying safe in airports, on airplanes, and in crowded areas Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up One problem with measles is not only that it spreads so efficiently, but also that it hangs in the air and remains infectious for a couple of hours. It can also survive on surfaces. So you don't have to be in the room or on the bus with the sick person. The other problem is that the most infectious period begins before the signature rash appears — people who are coming down with measles often have extremely runny noses, and yes, there's measles virus in the mucous, as well as in their breath and their coughs and sneezes. Those who are vulnerable might consider masks in airports, airplanes, and other crowded circumstances, which also protect against other infections. Those at highest risk — unvaccinated and immunocompromised people — should think carefully about avoiding crowds, especially indoors. Advertisement Good hand washing is also always a good idea while traveling and helps protect you against more than measles. Consider your route and destination For domestic travel, the highest risk areas are Texas and nearby states, but cases have been reported in other states, including California, Florida, and New York. In May, the New Jersey Department of Health sent out an alert about a measles exposure from a 'non-NJ measles case' at Newark Liberty International Airport. Internationally, measles continues to be a problem in many countries; the CDC has a list of the top 10, which includes India and Romania, but cases have been reported all over Europe, and the CDC recommends that all travelers be fully vaccinated before traveling to any international destination (a country-by-country list is available). Be sure you're immune The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine cannot be given if you are pregnant, immunocompromised, or have recently had certain other vaccines. It also cannot be given to infants under 6 months. Anyone else who needs a vaccine should get it at least two weeks before traveling. Adults can find out whether they're immune by getting a measles titer checked (a blood test), though anyone born in the United States before 1957 is assumed to have had measles, and therefore developed immunity, whether they know it or not (that's how infectious it is). Adults who have had two doses of the MMR vaccine can assume they are immune. But some adults born between 1963 and 1967 got a different, less effective vaccine; people born through 1989 may have gotten the right vaccine, but only a single dose. If you know you were vaccinated, but aren't sure whether you had the two doses, you can have your titer checked, or just choose to get an additional dose. Advertisement Consider early vaccination for children For children, the first MMR dose is normally given at age 1, but if you're traveling with a child who is at least 6 months old, they can get the first dose early and then get another when they turn 1 (they will end up getting a total of three doses since they still need two doses at and after age 1 to count as fully vaccinated). In the normal vaccination schedule, children who get the first MMR at 1 get their second MMR at 4 to 6 years, but in fact, children who have had that first dose can get the second as early as 28 days after the first, and they will then be fully protected. Similarly, an unvaccinated older child or adolescent (or adult) can get the second dose starting 28 days after the first. This all means that the vaccination process should start at least six weeks before travel. So, the ideal is to have received two doses before travel (two doses are 97 percent effective at preventing measles). But even those who have time to get only a single dose should have significant protection against developing measles, and against severe illness. What to do if you know you've been exposed If you know you've been exposed to measles while traveling, let a local health authority know right away. There are situations in which vaccines or immune globulin may be offered, especially to protect people at high risk, but this must be done promptly. Do your doctor (and everyone in the waiting room) a favor: Warn the office before you come in that there's a risk of measles, so they can take precautions. And similarly, if anyone gets sick after a trip, let your doctor know about the recent travel. Advertisement Is measles really a serious disease? Yes, measles still kills more than 100,000 people worldwide every year. It is a miserable disease, with high fevers and significant discomfort, and it can result in permanent neurological damage or lead to a delayed — and fatal — degenerative disease. Many children have been hospitalized during the Texas outbreak; the infection is particularly dangerous in pregnancy, to infants and toddlers, and to anyone with a compromised immune system. 'We have been able to prevent measles for 60 years and yet we're still having this conversation,' said Dr. Adam Ratner, a pediatric infectious disease physician in New York City and author of the 2025 book, 'Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health.' 'We brought this on ourselves,' he said.
UPI
15-07-2025
- Climate
- UPI
Emergency issued for N.J. as flash flooding hits eastern U.S.
July 14 (UPI) -- A New Jersey state of emergency went into effect Monday night as heavy rains drenched the Eastern United States, causing flash flooding, including in New York City. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement the state of emergency went into effect at 8 p.m. EDT "due to flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the state." "I urge New Jerseyans to exercise caution, follow all safety protocols and remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary." The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Newark Liberty International Airport due to the weather. Mayor Jonathan Busch of Metuchen, located in Middlesex County, said on social media that the borough was "experiencing significant flooding." Local police had closed multiple roads and were transporting stranded motorists to the local high school, he said. In New Providence, local officials were warning residents to stay home, even though the rain had stopped. "Historic rainfall, please stay in and off the roads," Mayor Al Morgan said on Facebook. In New York, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was reporting on X that multiple subway lines were suspended due to flooding. Videos circulating online showed water flowing like a river through subway stations and into occupied cars. New York City Emergency Management said flash flood warnings were in effect for all five boroughs. It said New York City was being lashed with heavy rains and up to 2 or more inches of rain may fall "quickly." "Flooding can be deadly and often strikes with little or no warning," it said. "If you live in a basement apartment or low-lying area, be ready to move to high ground. Keep your Go Bag near the door and clear exit paths."
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
New Jersey flash floods: Ground stop at Newark Liberty Airport; Check list of delayed flights
The flash flood situation in parts of New Jersey on Monday prompted a ground stop at Newark's Liberty International Airport, resulting in delays in flights arriving and leaving the airport. In a post on its official X handle, the Newark Liberty International Airport said that weather conditions in New Jersey have caused flight disruptions at the airport. Passengers were asked to check with their airlines to get the status of their flight. Representational image.(Unsplash) The ground stop was implemented amid severe weather forecasted for much of New Jersey on Monday, with a lot of rainfall expected later into the night. Plainfield and Scotch Plains in Union County in New Jersey, are already facing severe flash floods, with scary videos showing key areas submerged under water. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency amid the severe weather conditions. Newark's Liberty International Airport - List Of Flights Delayed The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) projected a 3 to 3.5 hours of delays in the flights to and from the airport due to the ground stop. In a post on X, Liberty International Airport said that the ground stop is expected to be over by 9:00 p.m. on Monday night. List of delayed flights Here's a list of delayed flights from the flight tracking website, FlightView. Note: This is not a comprehensive list. For more details check with your airlines.
