US raising processing fees for non-immigrant visas by May 30

MANILA, Philippines — The US State Department has raised processing fees for some categories of non-immigrant visas, the US Embassy in Manila announced Thursday, adding the new fees will be effective from May 30.

The fee for business and tourist visitor visas (B1/B2) and other non-petition based visas like student and exchange visitor visas will be $185 from $160 at the end of May.

Meanwhile, the visa processing fee for temporary workers in the following categories will be raised to $205 from $190:

"Other consular fees remain the same, including the waiver of the two-year residency required fee for certain exchange visitors," the US Embassy said.

"Applicants who have already paid a visa application fee that is currently valid and non-expired, but who have not yet appeared for their visa interview or are waiting for their case to be processed, will not be charged any additional fees."

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