Mexico is one of the countries whose citizens need a visa to enter the United States, regardless of the purpose of the trip. Whether for tourism, business, study or work, it is essential to apply for this document which, together with the Mexican passport, is essential to cross the border.

The dates to get an appointment for the interview with the consular officer, the key step to be approved or not the U.S. visa, have suffered delays due to the cancellation of these interviews during the Covid-19 pandemic, since these must be done in person.

If you have decided to start the process in August and you are wondering about the cost of the American visa type B1 or B2, which are the ones corresponding to business and tourism respectively, and which allow you a temporary stay of up to six months with a validity of 10 years, here I give you all the details.

Will the cost of the American visa go up in August 2024?

As of June 2023, an increase in the cost of the American visa was announced, a price that applies both for renewals and for those applying for the first time. The cost went from US$160 to US$185, which is equivalent to approximately 3,591 Mexican pesos, depending on the exchange rate. This adjustment applies to B1 and B2 category visas.

There was also an increase in the price for other types of American visas, such as temporary work visas (categories H, L, O, P, Q and R), which rose from US$190 to US$205, equivalent to a little more than 3,980 pesos. According to the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico, those who have made the payment before June 17, 2023 will not be required to make an additional payment.

Therefore, if you start the visa process this month, the cost will be 185 dollars. Although it has been more than a year since the increase, so far there is no announcement about a new fee increase for non-immigrant visas. The payment is made once you fill out the DS-160 form, and then you will be assigned an appointment for the interview.

That is why if you are going to apply for a visa and require the services of an immigration attorney, you can contact me, I can help you to make sure that your application complies with all the requirements of the law.

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