By: Jagan Tamirisa and Jacqueline Valle
The State Department has released a new fee schedule, increasing fees for certain nonimmigrant visa applications and border crossing cards. The new fees will go into effect on May 30, 2023.
Visa Category |
New Fee |
Non-petition based nonimmigrant visas (not including E visas) |
$185 |
E Visas |
$315 |
H,L,O,P,Q, and R visas |
$205 |
Border Crossing Card (For Mexican citizens 15 and older) |
$185 |
J-1 two-year residency requirement waiver |
$120 (no change from previous fee) |
Individuals currently filing petitions in any of the above-mentioned categories must ensure they are paying the correct fees. For more information regarding what fees to pay, how to file a petition, or other case specific questions, contact the trusted immigration team at Chugh, LLP.
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