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US increases nonimmigrant visa fees

The increased fees went into effect on Saturday

Update : 19 Jun 2023, 11:45 AM

The fees for certain nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processes have been increased by the US Department of State.

The increased fees went into effect on Saturday. 

According to a Facebook post by the US Embassy, the application fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2) and other application-free visas, such as student and exchange visitor visas, has been increased from $160 to $185.

While, the application fee for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) has increased from $190 to $205, reads the post.

The application fee for a treaty trader, treaty investor, and treaty applicant in a specialty occupation (E category) has increased from $205 to $315. 

An updated chart of all nonimmigrant visa fees and the current consular exchange rate can be found https://ow.ly/N9lQ50ORbYm.

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