American media have recently reported on an alleged program that authorities plan to implement so that visa applicants tourism or business (B1 and B2) pay an additional fee to get your interview within 10 business days.
According to The Economic Timesthe plan would be launched by the US State Department and It would be available from July 1 of this year.
The cost of this “premium service”, according to the media, it would be US$750 and would be designed to streamline the scheduling and organization of appointments for applicants who They are looking for a tourist or business visa.
The Economic Times points out that this service would be limited, since it would be available until December 31, 2026.
The outlet also added that this initiative would not be available in all diplomatic missions and that the State Department will soon publish which embassies and consulates will be able to opt for this service.
Furthermore, the number of appointments would also be limited, and The Economic Times points out that these would be subject to the availability of each embassy.
Another aspect to take into account, according to the media, is that the payment of US$750 does not guarantee that the applicant will obtain the visa or that the post-interview process is expedited.
The additional fee is exclusively to obtain the interview in a closer time frame, but does not guarantee a reduction in the times for obtaining a tourist or business visa.
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