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Nonimmigrant Visa Fees Increase May 30, 2023

Fees for U.S. nonimmigrant visas will increase worldwide on May 30, 2023. The fee for B1/B2 visas for business and tourist travel, F visas for international students, J exchange visitor visas, and other visa classes not requiring a petition will increase to $185 (from $160). For petition-based nonimmigrant categories (H, L, O, P, Q, and ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Ghana | 4 May, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases, Visas | Tags: US Visa, Visa

New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Take Effect November 8 for Travel to the United States

Accra, Ghana – New rules for travel to the United States go into effect for flights departing on Monday, November 8, 2021. The rules released by the Biden Administration for travel to the United States will protect public health, while providing consistent guidance around the world. With limited exceptions, travelers to the United States must ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Ghana | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Visa

Statement on the End of U.S. Non-Immigrant Visa Restrictions in Ghana

Accra, GHANA— The United States has lifted the visa restrictions applied under Section 243(d) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act. As of Friday, January 17, 2020, visa processing will return to the normal procedures. The validity period and number of entries on new tourist and business visas (B1, B2, and B1/B2) for all ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Ghana | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Visa, Visa Restriction

Statement on Implementation of U.S. Non-Immigrant Visa Restrictions on Ghana

Accra, GHANA – A country that is a signatory to the UN Convention on International Civil Aviation is obligated to issue the necessary travel documents to its citizens under deportation orders from another country. Under Section 243(d) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, when a country is determined to be denying or unreasonably delaying ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Ghana | 1 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: US in Ghana, Visa, Visa Sanctions on Ghana

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