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DOS Comments on Budget Shortfall in NIV Processing Operations

10/10/02 AILA Doc. No. 02101540. Consular Processing

Taken Questions
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
October 10, 2002
Taken Question from October 10, 2002 Daily Press Briefing

Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increase

Question: How much is the budget shortfall in nonimmigrant visa processing operations?  How much revenue will the $35 fee increase generate toward covering that shortfall?

Answer: The anticipated budget gap from nonimmigrant visa operations is projected to be $210 million during FY2003.  The $35 increase in the application fee is expected to generate that amount of revenue and balance out the shortfall.

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Released on October 10, 2002

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