The US Department of State has announced an increase in the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees, effective from June 17, 2023. The fees for business or tourist visas (B1/B2s and BCCs), student, and exchange visitor visas (F, M, and J visas) will increase from $160 to $185. Fees for temporary worker visas (H, L, O, P, Q, R categories) will rise from $190 to $205, while those for treaty traders, investors, and specialty occupation applicants (nonimmigrant E category) will go up from $205 to $315. Fees paid before June 17, 2023, will be valid until the fee receipt’s expiration. The fee adjustments come after a cost-analysis study using an Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodology to determine the cost of providing consular services. The changes do not affect other fees like the waiver application for certain exchange visitors, which remains at $120. More information can be found at the Bureau of Consular Affairs website here and on the websites of U.S. embassies and consulates.
DOS website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/niv-fee-increases-to-take-effect-june-17-2023.html