US visa fees to increase from May 30

Effective May 30, 2023, nonimmigrant visa fees will be revised upwards by the United States of America Embassy in Accra. This means that B1/B2 visas for business and tourist travel, F visas for international students, J exchange visitor visas and other visa classes not requiring a petition will increase from $160 to $185. On the other hand, petition-based nonimmigrants who fall within (H, L, O, P, Q, and R) categories will pay fees of $205 from the previous $190. According to the US Embassy, the move which will take effect at all U.S Embassies and Consulates around the world was…