If you are also dreaming of going to America for tourism or business in the coming days, then a very surprising and wonderful big news has come out for you. The days of standing in long lines for months or years for a US visa and waiting endlessly for an appointment are about to end. The US State Department is going to implement a very revolutionary and new rule, under which visa applicants can now bypass long lines by paying a fixed premium fee and get their interview process completed at superfast speed. For this, applicants will have to pay an additional fee of only US $ 750. This special premium service is going to start from July 1, interview slot will be available in 10 working days. According to global media reports, from July 1, travelers applying for B1 (Business) and B2 (Tourism) non-immigrant visa categories will be able to avail this very special facility. Under this new rule, applicants who pay a premium fee of $750 will be given a confirmed visa interview appointment at select US Embassies and Consulates around the world within just 10 working days of applying. This temporary pilot program is currently planned to run through December 31, providing the greatest relief to those who had to wait more than a year for the next available normal appointment. A historic decision taken keeping in mind the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Los Angeles Olympics 2028, a detailed and important notice regarding this fast-track visa program has been issued in the official ‘Federal Register’ of the US government this week. It has been clearly made clear in this notice that due to the FIFA World Cup to be held in the year 2026, an unprecedented and record-breaking increase in the demand for American visas is being recorded all over the world. In such a situation, the American administration believes that this is the best and right time to try such high-speed premium service and test its success before the upcoming grand Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles in the year 2028. This big change came amid the strict rules of the Trump administration, the processing fee of $ 185 will also remain in force. This new pilot program has come just after the recent and very strict decisions of the Trump administration, which had made the path of entry into America a bit difficult for foreign citizens in the recent past. Let us remind you that earlier the State Department had announced another pilot program, under which it was made mandatory for travelers coming from countries where the rate of illegal overstay is highest even after the expiry of the visa period, to pay a heavy security bond of up to $ 15,000. In addition, US Customs and Border Protection also introduced a plan to thoroughly investigate the social media history of foreign tourists. Now under this new rule, rich applicants opting for fast-track interview will have to pay a separate normal visa processing fee of $185 in addition to the premium fee of $750. There is no written guarantee of getting a visa, this new rule will not apply to the citizens of these countries. The US Embassy has also issued a very important and important warning in this notice. The administration has clearly said that paying this huge premium service of $750 does not mean that you have got 100% guarantee of getting an American visa; This fee is only to get you an early interview slot. The final decision on whether to grant a visa will depend solely on your interview and eligibility, and this service will not reduce the normal administrative processing time. Additionally, this fast-track pilot program will not be applicable at all to fortunate citizens of countries that fall under the ambit of America’s famous ‘Visa-Waiver Program’. This special waiver program includes most of the rich countries of Europe, as well as major countries such as Australia, Chile, Israel, Japan, Qatar, South Korea, and the United Kingdom (UK), whose citizens do not require a traditional visa to visit the US anyway.
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