Nonimmigrant Visa Application (NIV) Processing Fees
Effective June 17, 2023, The Department of State will increased certain nonimmigrant visa application (NIV) processing fees and the Border Crossing Card (BCC) for Mexican citizens aged 15 and over. Applicants who booked appointments prior to the change in prices will not pay any additional costs.
The fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s and BCCs) and other non-petition based NIVs, such as student and exchange visitor visas, will increase from $160 to $185. The fee for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) will increase from $190 to $205. The fee for a treaty trader, treaty investor, and treaty applicants in a specialty occupation (E category) will increase from $205 to $315. Other consular fees are not affected by this rule.
The United States Embassy in Nicaragua has resumed all routine visa services at this time. However, due to demand, the wait time for an appointment may be significant. Complete notice on routine visa services.
