India, Oct. 7 -- Canadian travelers heading to the United States may see an additional charge under the "One Big Beautiful Act," a new visa rule that took effect on October 1. The change adds a $250 'Visa Integrity Fee' to non-immigrant visa applications, on top of the usual $185 charge.

Most Canadian citizens who cross the border for short visits, business, leisure, or transit will not be affected. But permanent residents of Canada, students, workers, and families applying for certain U.S. visas will have to pay the added fee. For a family of four, the combined cost can climb past CA$2,400 before flights or lodging are even booked.

The measure comes under President Donald Trump's domestic legislation, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." ...