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Traveler holding a passport and boarding pass next to a US visa interview appointment confirmation on a laptop
Policy Updates

New $750 Expedited US Visa Interview Fee: What the State Department's Pilot Program Means for You

The State Department now offers a $750 optional fee to book a B1/B2 visa interview within 10 business days. Here's how the pilot program actually works, who can use it, and what it doesn't do.

• 5 min read
Canadian PR card and passport beside a US visa appointment calendar
Policy Updates

Canada US Visa Priority Booking: Earlier Interviews for PR Holders & Citizens

Canada's US visa system now has a priority channel for PR holders and citizens, unlocking much earlier interview dates. Here's who qualifies, how to access it, and what to watch out for.

• 4 min read
Canada US visa appointment limit reduced to three attempts
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Canada US Visa Update: Appointment Limit Cut From 8 to 3

Canada has slashed the US visa appointment limit from 8 attempts to just 3. Learn what counts as an attempt, what happens when you run out, and how to make every booking count.

• 3 min read
FIFA World Cup 2026 fans planning US visa appointments
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FIFA World Cup 2026 US Visa Guide: FIFA PASS Priority Appointments Explained

Heading to the 2026 World Cup in the USA? Learn your entry options, how the FIFA PASS priority visa appointment system works, the travel-ban exemption, and passport rules.

• 4 min read