DOS Final Rule Raising Consular Services Fees

DOS final rule raising most NIV application processing fees and the fee for a Border Crossing Card for Mexican citizens age 15 and over. The rule is effective 5/30/23. (88 FR 18243, 3/28/23)

The fee changes implemented by the rule are:

• The application processing fee for non-petition based NIVs (except E category) will be raised from $160 to $185.
• The application processing fee for H, L, O, P, Q, and R category NIVs will be raised from $190 to $205.
• The fee for E category NIVs will be raised from $205 to $315.
• The processing fee for Border Crossing Cards for Mexican citizens age 15 and over will be raised from $160 to $185.

The fee for the exchange visitor waiver of two-year residency requirement will be maintained at $120.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 22

[Public Notice: 11954]

RIN 1400–AF33

Schedule of Fees for Consular Services—Nonimmigrant and Special Visa Fees

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Final rule.

Related Resources

• DOS Proposed Rule to Raise Several Consular Service Fees (86 FR 74018, 12/29/21)