The State Department will launch a pilot program next month allowing foreign travelers seeking business or tourist visas to pay an additional $750 fee for expedited interview appointments, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Under the program, applicants who pay the fee — on top of the standard $185 visa charge — will be able to schedule visa interviews within 10 days at select U.S. embassies and consulates. The program is set to run from July 1 through December 31, though officials said it could be extended depending on demand.
