This article has been imported from chorus.fm for discussion. All of the forum rules still apply. NME: Filing fees for an O visa, which applies to “Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement,” will increase from $460 to $705, a rise of 53%. The P visa, which can also be used by family members of the individuals, will increase by to a total cost of $695.Visa application waiting times are set to increase to 15 business days, but a fast track service that costs over $1000 will be available for those needing their application to be dealt with more quickly. more Not all embedded content is displayed here. You can view the original to see embedded videos, tweets, etc.
As an immigration attorney dealing with everything this administration has thrown at us during the last few years, it’s terrifying to see how these fees are going to impact the application process of deserving immigrants in these categories. These fee increases are wide spread and impact many other visa categories that are essential to the US economy.