US Department of State Proposes Adjustments to Consular Fees

Summary

The US Department of State has proposed changes to its consular fees, which would take effect on October 1, 2004, to ensure maximum recovery of costs through user fees, following a review of its current fees in connection with a new cost of services study. The proposed rule includes nine fee changes, with seven increases and two decreases, including a significant rise in the Diversity Visa Lottery surcharge from $100 to $375.