India, June 9 -- A new pilot program set to begin on July 1, 2026, will enable qualified B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants to buy an expedited interview slot at designated US embassies and consulates abroad, in addition to the regular $185 application fee.

According to the State Department, now you to pay an extra $750 to secure interview within 10 days.

The program will run until December 31, 2026, providing the State Department with a six-month period to evaluate demand and operational effects before determining whether to establish it as a permanent fixture.

A person from a foreign nation intending to visit the US is required to secure a visa beforehand, which can be either a nonimmigrant visa for a short-term stay or an immigrant vis...