From September 2, 2025, a major shift in the visa renewal process will take place. Almost all non-immigrant visa applicants, including children under 14 and adults over 79, must attend an in-person ...

US Visa Update: Trump Administration to Charge $750 for Faster Interview Appointments Getting a US tourist or business visa interview may soon become a lot faster for those willing to pay extra. The ...

A new pilot program will let some tourists and business travelers pay $750 extra to secure a U.S. visa interview within 10 business days.

The US State Department will soon begin a pilot project for an expedited B1/B2 visa appointment at a fee of $750. This will allow the applicants to get an interview appointment at selected posts ...

The US State Department is set to launch a pilot programme allowing certain American consulates to offer expedited interview appointments for B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants who pay an additional fee ...

What is the $750 premium fast-track visa and how does the B1/B2 system work? The premium fast-track visa is not a new immigration category, but rather an optional service to move ...

Starting July 1, 2026, B-1 and B-2 visitor visa applicants can pay a $750 fee to schedule a consular interview quickly.

The State Department’s pilot will let eligible B1/B2 applicants seek interview slots within 10 business days at selected posts, but it will not guarantee visa approval.

Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. State Department is eliminating visa waiver of appointments (otherwise called dropbox appointments) for many visa applicants. Many visa applicants and their ...

US visa update: The “temporary final rule” (TFR), effective July 1, 2026, gives B1/ B2, business and tourism non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants a chance to move to the front of the appointment line ...

A new pilot program set to begin on July 1, 2026, will enable qualified B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants to buy an expedited interview slot at designated US embassies and consulates abroad, in addition ...

Getting a visa to visit the US may soon take less time for some travelers, but at a cost. Starting July 1, travelers applying for B1 and B2 nonimmigrant visas for business and tourist purposes will be ...