State Dept. Publishes Temporary Final Rule creating fee for requesting expedited B-1/B-2 visa interviews

On June 2, 2026, the State Department published a Temporary Final Rule in the Federal Register announcing its plan to allow for expedited B-1/B-2 visa processing for an additional fee. Under the Temporary Final Rule, B-1/B-2 vis applicants may pay an additional $750 fee to secure a visa appointment within 10 business days. The expedited fee will only be available at limited consular posts.

Read the State Dept.’s Temporary Final Rule here.