[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 167 (Thursday, August 28, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51247-51254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20516]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 22
[Public Notice: 8850]
RIN 1400-AD47
Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and
Overseas Embassies and Consulates--Visa and Citizenship Services Fee
Changes
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Interim final rule.
This link below shows the average amount of time it takes to receive a decision in a particular type of case after the case file is received by the AAO. Processing times are directly related to the volume of cases received.
http://www.immigration.com/processing-times-status-checks/aao-processin…
| Fee Type | Amount | Payable To | Responsible for Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal fee | $2,200 |
Fee schedule for B-1/B-2 visa classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
Note: For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…
| 1. |
Legal Fees: In consideration of professional services rendered and to be rendered, employer and/or beneficiary agree to pay legal fees as follows: Stage 1: PERM (Labor Certification) |
The fee schedule for Green Card through Extraordinary Ability Alien, Outstanding Researcher/Professor, and Multinational Manager (fees are payable by personal checks) is as follows:
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: |
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
The fee schedule for EB-3 (Schedule A) NURSES:
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
Note: The fee schedule for J visa (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…
Note: If the case is likely to be complicated, we may charge higher amounts for legal fees.
For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s).
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…
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Fee schedule for TN classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…
Fee schedule for O classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-processing-fees
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Fee schedule for P classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-processing-fees
The fee schedule for R classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…