India, July 16 -- A proposed visa fee under President Donald Trump's new immigration bill is drawing criticism from organizations that rely on international seasonal workers. According to a report by Newsweek, the organizations are warning that it could shrink the workforce that keeps US beach towns and resorts running every summer.

The legislation, titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), introduces a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for many nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those applying for J-1 cultural exchange and seasonal work programs.

Though the fee is refundable in some cases, it has sparked fears among visa sponsors that the added cost could deter thousands of low-income applicants.

Kasey Simon, president of United Work a...