US Immigration Updates: Visa Appointments, Expedited Interview Fees, and Asylum Policy Changes
The US State Department has paused some visa appointments worldwide for a training initiative on evaluating visa applicants and public benefits dependency. The department also introduced a new $750 premium fee option for expedited B visa interviews, requiring applicants to first schedule a standard appointment. Additionally, reports indicate the Trump administration is preparing to revoke certain visitor visas held by foreign nationals who have applied for asylum.