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The "time of application" that is used for these relative time calculations is the time that the visa application is submitted with payment of visa fee. This is clarified in 9 FAM 403.2-3 Definition of "Making a Visa Application", [ 7 ] which is also referenced in 9 FAM 403.2-3(b)(iii) as part of the explanation for how to interpret the 48 ...
Belize – 30 days; 50 USD visa waiver fee applies. Bosnia and Herzegovina – 30 days Canada – up to 6 months; Nationals of certain countries who hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa may apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for travel to Canada by air. [141] Chile – 90 days; For nationals of China only.
Form DS-160 completed online – this is the non-immigrant visa application Fee receipt confirming payment of the visa application fee of $160 A recent color 2"×2" photograph, in the specified format.
Each visa applicant must pay a nonrefundable $315 nonimmigrant visa application processing fee [6] and a visa issuance reciprocity fee for certain countries. [7] The required documents are: [8] Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form DS-160. The State Department has a DS-160 webpage that details the DS-160 online process. [9]
By far, the temporary work visa categories with the most issuances are H-2A, H-1B, and H-2B, representing 84.1% of the total work visa categories given out in 2023.
All applicants for a B-1 and/or B-2 visa must pay an application fee, US$185 as of 2024. [14] If the application is approved, nationals of a few countries must also pay an issuance fee, based on reciprocity, varying by nationality, desired visa validity, number of entries and visa subtype (B-1, B-2 or combined B-1/B-2). [15]
The SEVIS fee must be paid after receiving the initial document (I-20 or DS-2019) and is a prerequisite for obtaining the F, J, or M visa, [26] or if transitioning to student status using Form I-539. [27] The fee needs to be paid only for the principal (the F-1, J-1, or M-1). Dependents (F-2, J-2, and M-2) do not need to pay the fee.
In order to transition to student status, the prospective student must pay a one-time SEVIS fee using Form I-901. [17] This fee applies both to people who are not currently in the United States (and need a visa) and to those who plan to change status using Form I-539. [18]