The U.S. Department of State has increased certain nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees. These fee increases are effective as of May 30, 2023. The table below outlines the NIV fee increases that will be implemented.
| Visa Fee Services | Current Fee | Revised Fee |
|
Nonimmigrant Visas (Non-Petition Except E Category) * |
$160.00 | $185.00 |
|
H, L, O, P, Q, R Category Nonimmigrant Visas |
$190.00 | $205.00 |
|
E Category Nonimmigrant Visas |
$205.00 | $315.00 |
*Includes B1/B2 Visas
Other consular fees will remain the same, including the waiver of the two-year residency required fee for certain exchange visitors. Applicants who have already paid a visa application fee that is currently valid, but who have not yet appeared for their visa interview or who are waiting for their case to be processed, will not be charged any additional fees.
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