Overview

• Mexican applicants face appointment waits of 200 to over 600 days, with first available B1/B2 interviews scheduled into mid-2026 at major consulates.
• The $250 integrity fee will boost total B1/B2 visa costs from $185 to $435.
• The Department of State’s 12-month pilot will require bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 for travelers from countries with high overstay rates, exempting Visa Waiver Program nationals.
• Many visa renewal applicants must now attend additional in-person interviews under tightened procedural rules.
• Applicants who lie or submit fraudulent documents face lifetime bans, and Diversity Visa entrants must hold valid passports at application.