PAYMENT FOR GIVING US EMIGRATORY VISAS INCREASES
YEREVAN, APRIL 7, NOYAN TAPAN. From March 8, the payments for
emigratory visas to US and some consular services increased. But
according to the report submitted to Noyan Tapan from US Embassy,
the amount of the payment for non-emigratory visa remains the same -
100 dollars. The payment for all kinds of emigratory visas (including
those who won in the drawing of the "green card" increased by 45
dollars. The increase was permitted by US Congress for the purpose of
improving the means of security in the process of giving emigratory
visas and raising the physical protectability of the document. At
present the special payment for visas of the persons who won in the
drawing of the "green card" makes 375 dollars. This sum is only paid
by the winners of the lottery. The registration of those who want to
participate in the lottery remains free. The payment for services on
giving passport to American citizens, as well as some services rendered
to US residents who want to return to US also increased. It's mentioned
that the whole information concerning payments for visas and consular
services may be found on the Internet site of the State Department
(http://travel.state.gov) or on the site of US Embassy in Armenia
(www.usa.am).
YEREVAN, APRIL 7, NOYAN TAPAN. From March 8, the payments for
emigratory visas to US and some consular services increased. But
according to the report submitted to Noyan Tapan from US Embassy,
the amount of the payment for non-emigratory visa remains the same -
100 dollars. The payment for all kinds of emigratory visas (including
those who won in the drawing of the "green card" increased by 45
dollars. The increase was permitted by US Congress for the purpose of
improving the means of security in the process of giving emigratory
visas and raising the physical protectability of the document. At
present the special payment for visas of the persons who won in the
drawing of the "green card" makes 375 dollars. This sum is only paid
by the winners of the lottery. The registration of those who want to
participate in the lottery remains free. The payment for services on
giving passport to American citizens, as well as some services rendered
to US residents who want to return to US also increased. It's mentioned
that the whole information concerning payments for visas and consular
services may be found on the Internet site of the State Department
(http://travel.state.gov) or on the site of US Embassy in Armenia
(www.usa.am).