π The U.S. just made it a lot more expensive for Caribbean nationals to visit, study, or work in America. Under the new βBig Beautiful Bill,β visa fees are skyrocketing β and many are calling it a direct attack on Black and Brown travelers from the Caribbean.
In this episode, Whitney Mckoy breaks down the shocking new $250 βVisa Integrity Feeβ and how it affects Caribbean travelers
Students and migrant workers
Families trying to reunite
Caribbean nationals seeking a better future
From tourist visas to asylum applications, the costs are climbing β and critics say it's all part of a broader effort to limit movement from the Global South while claiming it's about security.
ποΈ Is this financial gatekeeping? Is the U.S. pricing out Caribbean travelers on purpose?
π Watch the full breakdown and join the conversation in the comments.
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