Trump administration offering ‘premium’ expedited visa interviews for $750

The State Department is launching a new “premium” expedited visa interview service next month, allowing foreigners seeking U.S. travel or business visas to secure appointments within 10 days for an additional $750 fee, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press.

The program, which is expected to be announced in a Federal Register notice this week, will allow applicants to pay the optional fee on top of the standard $185 visa application to schedule an interview at select embassies and consulates within 10 days of payment.

A State Department official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told the AP that the pilot program will run from July 1 to Dec. 31, but could be extended depending on demand. The........

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