A recent update on the U.S. Embassy and Consular websites in India notify a change in fees for the American Citizen Services (http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/pr070910.html) and Immigrant visas fees (http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/immigrantstous/fees.html) with effect from June 13, 2010. This revision is based on the interim final rule issued by U.S. Department of State (DOS) on June 28, 2010 amending the fee structure for consular services and this came into effect from July 13, 2010. The reason for the revision in fee is to meet the actual operating expenses for 301 consular posts, 23 passport agencies in the U.S., and other centers that provide consular services to both U.S and foreign citizens. Subscribers of our monthly bulletin and regular visitors to http://www.murthyindia.com may be aware that we had reported the revision of non-immigrant visa fee in June, 2010. Applicant(s) for immigrant visa, who paid immigrant visa fee of US $ 400 at NVC and passport applications submitted for United state Citizens prior to July 13, 2010, will not be required to pay the higher fee even if the interview with consulate is scheduled later than July 13, 2010.

While we make all efforts to keep our subscribers informed of any fee revision or procedural change, applicants are encouraged to visit the respective consular website prior to the interview for latest exchange rate.