Afghanistan, June 5 -- The Trump administration is considering a $1,000 fee for expedited tourist and non-immigrant visa interview appointments to speed processing.
The administration of Donald Trump is considering a new plan requiring applicants for tourist and other non-immigrant visas to pay an additional $1,000 fee for expedited interview appointments. According to an internal U.S. State Department memo and statements from an official, this proposal is under review despite legal warnings from government lawyers.
Currently, the fee for a tourist visa application is $185. The new plan would allow some applicants to secure urgent interview slots by paying the extra $1,000 fee. This measure aims to streamline and accelerate the visa appoi...