Visas
Immigrants to the United States
Immigrant Visa Fees
Consular Exchange Rate: Rs. 48 to $1. (Exchange rates are subject to change without notice.)
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Immigrant Visa—Application |
$ 355 |
Rs. 17,040 |
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- Security surcharge |
$ 45 |
Rs. 2,160 |
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Diversity Visa—Application |
$ 355 |
Rs. 17,040 |
|
- Surcharge |
$ 375 |
Rs. 18,000 |
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- Security surcharge |
$ 45 |
Rs. 2,160 |
|
K & V Visas |
$ 131 |
Rs. 6,288 |
|
SB-1 Application |
$ 400 |
Rs. 19,200 |
|
Transportation Letter |
$ 165 |
Rs. 7,920 |
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Form I-130 (To file petition) |
$ 355 |
Rs. 17,040 |
|
Waiver |
$ 545 |
Rs. 26,160 |
|
Fingerprinting |
$ 85 |
Rs. 4,080 |
|
IV Processing ($355+$45) |
$400 |
Rs.19,200 |
|
Application for Determining Returning Resident Status, Form DSP-117 |
$400 |
Rs.19,200 |
All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
How to Pay
An applicant can pay any immigrant visa fee in Indian rupees by demand draft at the U.S. Consulate. We do not accept checks, traveler's checks, cash or credit cards. Demand drafts must be from a national or foreign bank with a Chennai branch (no cooperative banks are allowed), payable to "U.S. Consulate General, Chennai." Visa fees are not refundable.
A few tips:
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Please write the applicant’s name and passport number on the back of the demand draft.
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Note: A $65 issuance fee for immigrant visas is due ONLY IF it has not already been paid to the National Visa Center.
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Courier Delivery Fees. Please pay courier charges Rs.387/- per applicant by cash at the VFS office.
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If the applicant has paid a total immigrant visa fee of $380 at NVC prior to January 1, 2008, he or she will not be required to pay the higher fee even if the interview is not until after January 1, 2008.
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If the case involves refugee or significant public benefit parole case processing: No fees charged.