Skip The Long US Visa Queue By Paying $1000 Fee For A Faster Interview; Here’s How

Are you planning to visit the United States, but don’t want to wait months for a visa? If yes, you might want to know about US President Donald Trump’s new premium plan that charges a whopping $1,000 fee (₹85,739 approx.) for faster interviews. This new rule will apply to the B1 business visa and the B2 travel visa. 

Pay $1,000 For A Faster US Visa Interview 

Here’s news for people planning to travel to the US. As per a report in Business Today, the Trump administration is reportedly charging a $1,000 fee, plus a $185 (₹15,865 approx) non-refundable charge, for tourists and other non-immigrant visa applicants who want to skip the never-ending interview queue and get a faster interview.

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This proposed rule will apply to the B1 and B2 visa categories, which cover business and tourist travel. The main aim of this high fee is to cut down on the long-standing interview wait times, a common issue faced by those wanting to visit the country. However, this new option may only help those who can afford the high $1,000 cost.

Applicable To B1 And B2 Categories

As per BT, the premium service may benefit premium applicants, but could also cause issues like visa backlogs and potential legal challenges. The report states that this rule is still under discussion but could roll out by December. A memo dated May 17, drafted by Trump campaign policy advisors, states that it will apply only to B1 visas for business and B2 visas for tourism. However, the eligibility criteria and application process will not change.

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This development leaves us with mixed thoughts. Yes, it may reduce the interview wait from years to days. But clearly, not everyone will be able to afford it. Premium applicants might be able to get their spot for the interview, but what about the students and families who may find this fee steep? Let us know what you think about this. 

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