State Department
This temporary final rule (TFR) temporarily amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule) to create a $750 fee for an expedited B1/B2, business and tourism, nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview appointment. This new fee will allow B1/B2 visa applicants who pay the fee to secure an interview appointment at selected posts within ten business days. This service will be an optional premium addition to the standard NIV application fee and will be offered only to applicants at limited posts as published on travel.state.gov and in limited quantities.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of State 22 CFR Part 22 [Public Notice: 13003] RIN 1400-AG13 AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Temporary final rule. SUMMARY: This temporary final rule (TFR) temporarily amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule) to create a $750 fee for an expedited B1/B2, business and tourism, nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview appointment. This new fee will allow B1/B2 visa applicants who pay the fee to secure an interview appointment at selected posts within ten business days. This service will be an optional premium addition to the standard NIV application fee and will be offered only to applicants at limited posts as published on travel.state.gov and in limited quantities. DATES: This temporary final rule is effective July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Written comments must be received on or before July 9, 2026. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may contact the Department by any of the following methods: Persons with access to the internet may view this notice and submit comments by going to the regulations.gov website at: http://www.regulations.gov and searching on the docket number: DOS-2026-0727. Mail: U.S. Department of State, Resource Management Unit, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/RMU), SA-17 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1707. Email: fees@state.gov . You must include the RIN (1400-AG13) in the subject line of your message. All comments should include the commenter's name, the organization the commenter represents, if applicable, and the commente…
Citation: 91 FR 34768
