Measures include mandatory interview, public profiles on social networks and extra fee of $ 250
The change in the rule for the request, which would be valid since 3rd (2.Set.2025), was postponed, according to the US Embassy Press Office. There is not yet a new date for implementation.
The measure, which directly impacts students and professionals who want to travel to the country, brings as its main changes the obligation to most applicants and the requirement of public profiles on social networks for and exchange.
The decision is made by the US State Department and will only be applied after the definition of operational details.
In addition, it is expected that, from October 1st, the “Visa Integrity Fee” fee of US $ 250 is added to the value – which will be inplay $ 1,355 – which will add to current costs, raising the total process to about $ 442 – or $ 2,395 -. The measures are part of the government’s anti -migration package (Republican Party).
Until then, children under 14 and elderly over 79 were dismissed from the face -to -face interview with non -immigrant. The exemption could also be granted in the renewal of, provided the previous one was still valid or expired for less than 12 months.
Other criteria for exemption included being 18 years or older when the previous visa was issued, requesting the document in the country of nationality or residence, did not have preview refusal and do not present apparent ineligibility potential, such as serious criminal records or previous violations of.
Nevertheless, even in these situations, the US maintained the right to demand face -to -face interview if it thought it was necessary.
The requirement to maintain public profiles on social networks for consular analysis is the greatest innovation, as it was not official practice. The measure was announced on June 19.
The changes aim to mainly discourage inconsistent requests and reinforce the seriousness of the process. According to, the government seeks to curb fraud practices and disrespect for immigration law.
Trump justified the new measures as a way to ensure greater control and restriction of migratory policy, one of his second term. The Republican had already indicated the possibility of visas of students and journalists, as well as 55,000 documents already granted by the country.
