Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Fee Increase On March 28, 2023, the Department of State published a Final Rule regarding upcoming increases to certain nonimmigrant visa application (NIV) processing fees. This edition of our Ask-the-Consul will address some common questions about this upcoming change. What are the fee increases? Worldwide, the fee for visitor visas for business ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 20 April, 2023 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News | Tags: Travel
Effective May 30, 2023, the fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2), and other non-petition based NIVs such as student and exchange visitor visas, will increase from $160 to $185.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 31 March, 2023 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases | Tags: Travel
Straight Talk on Non-immigrant Visas In this edition of our Ask-the-Consul article, we provide you with candid answers to some of the most popular questions you have about the status of non-immigrant visa processing in Guyana. Our goal is to manage your expectations so that you can make informed decisions about future travel. Q: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 21 July, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas | Tags: Tourism, Travel
In this edition of our Ask-the-Consul, we will answer some common questions about visas for transiting/traveling through the United States. Q: I just need to go through (transit) the U.S. to get to another country. I don’t even plan to leave the airport. Do I need a visa? A: Yes. Once you are transiting the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 22 April, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News | Tags: Travel
Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí: .Información sobre el Examen Médico para los solicitantes de Visa de Inmigrante. The U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana is a regional immigrant visa processing center for applicants from Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Cuba. We heard the calls to increase immigrant visa processing in Guyana due to extended visa wait times as a result of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News | Tags: Travel
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy has added Dr. Zulfikar Bux & Dr. Dev Persaud to its approved list of physicians authorized to conduct medical examinations for immigrant visa applicants. Dr. Bux will commence examination services from March 23, 2022, and Dr. Persaud from March 28, 2022. Contact information for these physicians can be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 22 March, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases | Tags: Travel
Common Questions about Non-Immigrant Visa Renewals
Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí: COLUMNA “PREGÚNTELE AL CÓNSUL” MARZO 2022.(PDF122KB) Q: Is the Embassy currently processing applications for non-immigrant visa renewals? A: Yes. Currently, we are accepting a limited number of visa renewal applications on a weekly basis. Q: Do I need an interview or is there a Drop Box System? A: If you are a Guyanese national renewing ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 March, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News | Tags: Travel
Some American citizens will see a fee increase the next time they apply for their American passports. The change will go into effect worldwide on April 2, 2018. The “passport execution” fee will increase $10, from $25 to the new fee of $35. The new $35 fee is applicable to all first-time passport applicants and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Travel