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Immigration Alert: New Visa Processing Fees
Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State adjusted the visa processing fees applicable to beneficiaries applying for a new visa stamp at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, except for the E visas (treaty-traders and treaty-investors) and K visas (for fiancés of U.S. citizens). Additionally, all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease. The increase in fees will support the addition and expansion of overseas facilities, as well as additional staffing required to meet increased visa demand. Please see below for the new visa processing fees:
Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Fees |
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| Type of Visa | Previous Fee | New Fee |
| Tourist, Business, Transit, Crew Member, Student, Exchange Visitor and Journalist Visas | $140 | $160 |
| Petitiion-Based Visas (H, L, O, P, Q and R) | $150 | $190 |
| Treaty Investor and trader Visas (E) | $390 | $270 |
| Fiancé Visas (K) | $350 | $240 |
| Border Crossing Cards (age 15 and older) | $140 | $160 |
| Border Crossing Cards (under age 15) | $14 | $15 |
Immigrant Visa Processing Fees1 |
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| Type of Visa | Previous Fee | New Fee |
| Immediate Relative and Family Preference Applications | $330 | $230 |
| Employment-Based Applications | $720 | $405 |
| Other Immigrant Visa Applications | $305 | $220 |
| Diversity Visa Program Fee | $440 | $330 |
| Determining Returning Resident Status | $380 | $275 |
1 Only applies when the applicant is applying for an immigrant visa from outside the U.S.
