Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases Took Effect June 17, 2023
/As of June 17, 2023, the nonimmigration visa (NIV) application processing fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s and BCCs), and other non-petition based NIVs such as student and exchange visitor visas (F, M, and J visas), will increase from $160 to $185. The fee for certain petition-based NIVs for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) will increase from $190 to $205. The fee for a treaty trader, treaty investor, and treaty applicants in a specialty occupation (nonimmigrant E category) visa will increase from $205 to $315. NIV fees paid prior to June 17, 2023, will remain valid through the expiration date on the fee receipt. This rule did not change any other fees, including the fee for a waiver of the two-year home residency requirement for certain exchange visitors.
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