Stop Press US Visa Prices to Change April 13

FYI  Stowawae just received Press Release from US Embassy re changes to US Visa Fees

U.S. Embassy London

April 3, 2012

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Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012

In Fiscal Year 2012, the Department of State estimates it will process 10.5 million nonimmigrant visas and one million immigrant visas and as result, they are adjusting the fees for processing these visas to better reflect the costs of providing these services. 

Beginning April 13, 2012, immigrant visa fees will decrease substantially.  This is due primarily to a 

reallocation of costs associated with the processing of these visas and efficiencies we anticipate in the near future.  The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applicants will increase slightly as the current MRV fee no longer covers the actual cost of processing nonimmigrant visas.  The nonimmigrant visa fee increase will support the addition and expansion of overseas facilities, as well as additional staffing required to meet increased visa demand and accurately reflect the processing costs we incur.  For the majority of travelers to the United States who enter the country as tourists, the cost is small and when averaged over ten years, is $16 per year.

For a list of fees and further information on applying for a visa, please visit the Embassy website at http://london.usembassy.gov.

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