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The $250 Visa Integrity Fee Is Law — But the State Department Still Isn’t Charging It

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US passport and American flag — the $250 Visa Integrity Fee

The $250 Visa Integrity Fee is real law. It has been on the books since July 4, 2025, when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed. But if you are heading to a US consulate this week, you probably will not be asked to pay it. As of November 10, 2026, the State Department’s … Read more

SNAP Work Requirements Now Cover Ages 18 to 64 — and USDA Just Filed a Rule to Lock Them In

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SNAP work requirements 2026

SNAP work requirements 2026 now reach adults ages 18 to 64. If you get food stamps and you are in that age range, you can only keep benefits for three months in a 36-month period unless you work, train, or volunteer for at least 80 hours a month — or qualify for an exception. That … Read more