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  • New Consular Fees in Effect on July 13, 2010 (State Dept. Photo) New Consular Fees in Effect on July 13, 2010

    The Department of State published its Schedule of Fees for Consular Services in the Federal Register on June 28, 2010. The schedule includes fees for passports, immigrant visas and other consular services. The changes will take effect on July 13, 15 days after publication in the Federal Register.

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  • U.S. Department of State Increases Non-Immigrant Visa Application Fee (State Dept. Photo) State Department Increases Visa Application Fee

    The U.S. Department of State has announced an increase in non-immigrant visa application fees effective June 4, 2010. Application fees for the most widely requested visas categories which include business and tourism (B1/B2), student (F1), and exchange visitor (J1) visas will increase from US$131 to US$140.

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  • Secretary Clinton hosted a bilateral with His Excellency Mario Canahuati, Secretary of Foreign Relations of the Republic of Honduras in the Treaty Room. (State Dept. Photo by Michael Gross) Secretary Clinton Meets With Foreign Minister Canahuati

    Before a meeting with Foreign Minister Canahuati, Secretary Clinton said, "I think that the steps that President Lobo and his government have taken deserve our support, and we want to work with the government and the people of Honduras to get them back fully on the path of democracy, the rule of law, good governance."

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