http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices About Visa services at the U.S. Embassy in London Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:01:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en No.  If you have a valid registration under ESTA, you will not be required to re-register on September 8, 2010 when the fee is introduced.  A regisration under ESTA is valid for two years from the date it is authorized or until the date on which the traveler's passport expires, whichever ... http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1484 The fee will be payable at the time you submit a registration.  Payment will be by credit card -  Visa, American Express, MasterCard or Discover or debit card - Visa or MasterCard.     Remember the fee will not be introduced until September 8, 2010. http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1488 On September 8, 2010 a new fee of $14.00 is to be introduced for Visa Waiver Program travelers registering under ESTA.  A fee of $4.00 will recover the costs incurred by the Department of Homeland Security of providing and administering the ESTA system and is in addition to the mandatory $10.00 travel promotion ... http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1479 Ever wondered what it is like taking part in a summer work exchange program in the United States? Franz Strasser of the BBC has created a video blog of his journey accross America in which he talks to young people who are participating in summer work programs.  Check it out at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/franzstrasser/2010/07/first_glimpse_of_america.html.   Interested?  ... http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1466 On July 13, 2010 a new tiered fee schedule is to be introduced as follows: Immediate Relative and Family Preference applicants: $404.00 Employment Preference applicants: $794.00 Special immigrants including widow/widower of a U.S. citizen: $379.00 Diversity Immigrants - $379 plus the DV Fee - $440.00 Applicants for Returning Resident Status - $380.00 K visa applicants - $ ... http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1459 During the month of July 2010 the I-94W  completed by Visa Waiver Program travelers entering the United States by air or sea is being phased out.  Please check with your carrier for further information.  The I-94W is the arrival/departure record card handed to travelers by the carrier which is completed and presented to ... http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1452 If you are a U.S. citizen or the spouse or fiancee of a U.S. Citizen and have a question concerning immigration to the United States, join us on June 25 when a consular officer from the Immigrant Visa Section will be on hand to answer your questions.   The webchat will take place ... http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1447 While call volumes are beginning to return to normal, the Operator Assisted Information Service continues to be busy. If travel is not imminent, please delay making the call. On calling the Service you will hear an opening message before making your selection. If an agent is not available to take ... http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1443 There are lots of appointments available - in fact appointmens are available through until the end of August so do don't panic!  If you are not traveling to the United States within the next couple of weeks, please do not call the Operator Assisted Information Service at this time.  Call ... http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1425 The first 20 seconds of the message that you hear is free to callers from BT landlines.  Mobile phone and other network providers do charge, however, and you may wish to check with them before making the call.  After the first 20 seconds charges apply to everyone, including those calling from BT landlines. http://www.usembassy.org.uk/visaservices/?p=1420