American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Trade associationOppose
Visa fee requirements
Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates: Visa and Citizenship Services Fee Changes
DOS-2026-0727-0001Temporary Rule
Comments
51
Last activity Jul 9, 2026
Deadline
Closed on Jul 10, 2026
Closed Jul 10, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+73%
+73% excluding campaigns
Document
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- Title
- Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates: Visa and Citizenship Services Fee Changes
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
- Comment period
- Jun 9, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-11513
- CFR
- 22 CFR Part 22
Analysis
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Stance breakdown
+73%
Net support
Support42Oppose5Other4
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +73% across organic comments.
Who commented
Breakdown by commenter type.
Business
12
Individual
36
Trade association
2
Advocacy
1
Comments over time
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Posted Jun 9, 2026Deadline Jul 10, 2026
Jun 8Jun 15Jun 22Jun 29Jul 6
Support42Oppose5Other4
Support × commenter type
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Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
78%
11%
11%
Business
100%
0%
0%
Trade association
50%
50%
0%
Advocacy
100%
0%
0%
Issues raised
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| Organization | Visa fee requirements | Expedited visa processing |
|---|---|---|
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Trade associationOppose The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) opposes the proposed $750 nonimmigrant visa appointment expedite fee | · | |
GREAT USA Trade associationSupport The GREAT USA Coalition, representing over 30 member organizations in the travel and hospitality industries, supports th | ||
Vanteo BusinessSupport Vanteo, a talent solutions firm, supports the Department of State's pilot program allowing B1/B2 visa applicants to pay |
GREAT USA
Trade associationSupport
Visa fee requirements
Expedited visa processing
Vanteo
BusinessSupport
Visa fee requirements
Expedited visa processing
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- Jul 6, 2026Assisting Hands Home CareSupportBusinessRead comment →
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- Jun 29, 2026BotBlox IncSupportBusinessRead comment →
- Jul 9, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 6, 2026Calvin MazlumyanSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed fee changes and urges the Department of State to extend expedited interview options to E-1 and E-2 treaty investors. They argue that these investors create jobs and commit capital, and therefore should have the same priority as tourists who pay for expedited service.
Read comment → - Jul 6, 2026Rick MaineSupportIndividual
The commenter argues that the Department of State should allow E-2 visa applicants to pay a fee to expedite their interviews, similar to the process for tourists. They believe this would encourage more investment in the United States and job creation by providing more predictable processing times.
Read comment → - Jul 6, 2026Matthew MyersSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 2, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
An E-2 visa investor supports the proposal to establish an optional expedited processing service for E visas. The commenter argues that current delays cause significant financial hardship for small businesses and that an expedited option would help investors launch businesses sooner, creating jobs and economic growth.
Read comment → - Jun 30, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportBusinessRead comment →
- Jun 29, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportBusinessRead comment →