The Department of State amends its Schedule of Fees for Consular Services for certain nonimmigrant visa application processing fees, certain immigrant visa application processing and special visa services fees, and certain citizenship services fees. The amendment was published in the Federal Register on August 28, 2014 as an interim rule, which will become effective on September 6, 2014. The fees will be charged starting 15 days after the date of publication. The major changes are as follows:
- Family based immigrant visa fee: $230 to $325
- Employment based immigrant visa fee: $405 to $345
- Affidavit of Support review (I-864): $88 to $120
- E Visa Application: $270 to $205
- K Visa: $240 to $265
- I-360 and other Special Immigrant Visa Petition: $220 to $205
- Renunciation of U.S. citizenship: $450 to $2350
For most immigrant families, the most important changes are the family based immigration visa fee increase from $230 to $325 (per applicant). The Affidavit of Support (I-864) review fee has also been increased from $88 to $120.