Effective February 1, 2013, individuals who are issued U.S. immigrant visas outside of the United States must pay a new $165.00 (U.S. Dollar) USCIS Immigrant Fee, in addition to existing processing fees, before travelling to the United States.
A statement today from the US Embassy said that Orphans (visa category IR-3 and IR-4), Returning Residents (visa category SB-1), and individuals who are issued fiancé/e visas (visa category K) are exempt from the new fee.
The website of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) www.USCIS.gov/immigrantfee <http://www.USCIS.gov/immigrantfee> provides details about the new fee, including contact information for USCIS, the release said.
