DEPARTMENT OF STATE RAISES NONIMMIGRANT VISA CONSULAR FEES

Beginning May 30, 2023, consular fees required for certain nonimmigrant visas will be raised according to an updated Schedule of Fees published in the Federal Register.

The fee changes to be put in effect are:

• The application processing fee for non-petition based nonimmigrant visas (such as B-1/B-2 and F-1 visas) will be raised from $160 to $185.
• The application processing fee for H, L, O, P, Q, and R nonimmigrant visas will be raised from $190 to $205.
• The fee for E category nonimmigrant visas will be raised from $205 to $315.
• The processing fee for Border Crossing Cards for Mexican citizens age 15 and over will be raised from $160 to $185.