Non-Immigrant Visas

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees

• Do I need to pay the application fee for my child?
• How do I pay for the reciprocity/issuance fee?
• My company has an approved blanket L petition from DHS. Why must I pay an extra USD 500?
• How do I pay the SEVIS Fee?

Do I need to pay the application fee for my child?

Yes, every applicant for a non-immigrant visa must pay this mandatory, non-refundable fee. Also, each child should have his/her own EVAF.

How do I pay for the reciprocity/issuance fee?

If your visa has been granted, the consular officer will let you know at the end of the interview how to pay this fee.

My company has an approved blanket L petition from DHS. Why must I pay an extra USD 500?

Blanket petitions for international companies transferring employees to the United States require extensive anti-fraud background investigations by DHS. These investigations are time consuming and expensive, thus they have established this USD 500 Fraud Prevention and Detection fee for all blanket L visa applications.

How do I pay the SEVIS fee?