A visa reciprocity fee is an extra fee you pay if your visa is approved. It matches what your home country charges Americans for a similar visa. For most H, L, and O visa holders, it’s $0. But there are exceptions like the $105 fee for Chinese nationals on an L visa.
It is because your nationality sets a maximum limit. The U.S. reciprocity schedule caps how long a visa can last for your nationality. For example, Indian nationals on a 3-year H-1B petition get a maximum 35-month visa stamp.
Yes, the Department of State updates these figures periodically and may not send alerts. Always confirm the current schedule for your country before applying.
No, it does not. Visa length and entries are tied to your nationality, not where you attend your interview. Applying at a different consulate might change your wait time, but it will not alter your visa’s validity or number of allowed entries.
No, you cannot. Expect to travel outside the U.S. and apply at an embassy or consulate abroad to get a new visa stamp.
Yes, it allows single entry into the country. Once you arrive, you can stay legally as long as your status/i-94 permits, but if you travel abroad, you will need a new visa stamp to re-enter the country.
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