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ARTICLE · 09 MAY 2012

Revised Department Of State Visa Processing Fees Effective April 13

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
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Effective April 13, 2012, visa processing fees at U.S. consular posts for several types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications have changed.

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Effective April 13, 2012, visa processing fees at U.S. consular posts for several types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications have changed. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications have increased, while those for all immigrant visa applications and "Treaty Investor" and "Treaty Trader" (E) nonimmigrant visa applications have decreased.

Specifically, the visa fee for petition-based nonimmigrant visas (H, L, O, P, Q, and R) has increased from $150 to $190, while the fee for employment-based immigrant visa applications has decreased from $720 to $405. The fee for E category nonimmigrant visas has decreased from $390 to $270.

Visa processing fees paid on or after April 13, 2012 are subject to the new visa processing rates. Applicants should be aware of three main payment scenarios:

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