The hike will be effective from May 30, for renewing it and getting a new visa.
In a few days the cost of obtaining or renewing a United States visa will increase. The State Department posted the increase in the Federal Register on March 28, which will take effect May 30.
The cost of this hike, which was announced last year, was revealed just now. Below, all the information about its cost, requirements and completion process.
How much does it cost to get a visa?
- visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/2 and BCC categories), student and exchange visas; Will move from $160 to $185.
- Non-immigrant visa for temporary jobs (Category H, I, O, P, Q and R) will be increased from US$ 190 to US$ 205.
- Visas for a trader, investor or treaty applicant in a specialty business (Category E) will increase from US$205 to US$315.
The most-used categories B1 and B2 in Argentina, which serve both tourism and business, will see an increase of just $25.
How to process United States Visa?
- Select Visa Category.
- Complete Form DS-160.
- With the requested data, create an account on the US Embassy page.
- Indicate the confirmation number of the form.
- Enter an address to receive the document.
- Pay the cost of the visa.
- request an appointment.
Documents that will be required
- Argentine passport.
- Completed DS-160 form.
- Previous passport with United States of America life.
- Two current photographs (4×4).
- Verify that the applicant has financial solvency.
- Details of the journey to be undertaken.
All these data will be requested at the Embassy of the United States of America in Argentina, if you need more information consult the consulate page.
What is the estimated time to receive it?
According to the United States Department of State, the estimated time to receive a nonimmigrant visa interview is:
- Interview with students/exchange visitors (F, M. J): 2 days.
- Interview for Petition Based Temporary Employees (H, L, O, P, Q): 2 days.
- Student Interview Waiver (F, M, J): 36 days.
- Petition-Based Temporary Employee Interview Waiver (H, L, O, P, Q): 36 days.
- Waiver Crew and Transit Interview (C, D, C1/D): 36 days.
- Interview Exemption Visitors (B1/B2): 36 days.
- Interviews with essential visitors (B1/B2): 308 days.
