US Set To Charges $750 To Fast-Track Visa Interviews

The State Department is launching a premium visa service that lets business and tourist visa applicants skip months-long waiting lists, for a price.
From 1 July through to 31 December, eligible B1 and B2 applicants can pay an extra $750 on top of the standard $185 fee, bringing the total to $935, in exchange for a guaranteed interview slot within ten days at participating embassies and consulates.
The pilot comes as global waiting times have ballooned to several months. and in some regions, well over a year, effectively pricing out last-minute business and leisure travel for many applicants.
There is a sharp catch, however. Once an expedited slot becomes available, applicants have a...