We will use the limited time available for the interview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions.We will remember that, to you, a visa interview may be a new or intimidating experience and that you may be nervous.We will treat you as an individual and your case as unique.We will treat you with dignity and respect, even if we are unable to grant you a visa.We promise to you, the visa applicant, that: Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. See our Directory of Visa Categories on to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. The application fee for a treaty trader, treaty investor, and treaty applicant in a specialty occupation (E category) has increased from USD205 to USD315.The application fee for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) has increased from USD190 to USD205.The application fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s), and other non-petition based NIVs, such as student and exchange visitor visas, has increased from USD160 to USD185.These fee increases are effective June 17, 2023. Department of State has increased certain nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees. Please see: The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Will End COVID-⁠19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Employees, Contractors, International Travelers, Head Start Educators, and CMS-Certified Facilities CDC’s Amended Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic will no longer be in effect when the Presidential Proclamation Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic is revoked. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. Travel Policy Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for nonimmigrant travel Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (June 28, 2022)

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