THE United States Department of State this morning announced an impending increase of fees associated with applying immigrant visas and citizenship services.

The changes will be implemented worldwide next Tuesday.

These increases will affect immigrant visa and citizenship service applicants in all countries in the world, and are not specific to individuals seeking services in Jamaica.

All persons whose appointments fall on or after July 13th will be required to pay the revised fees.

Persons who have already paid fees based on the previous fee schedule will be required to pay the difference at the Consular Cashier at the embassy prior to their interview.

Individuals who are unable to pay the required fees or the difference will be rescheduled for an appointment at a later date or time.

In a release to the media the Department of State said the revision of the fees was made to reflect the actual cost of providing immigrant visa and citizenship services.

First time applicants for an adult US passport will pay US$135, while renewals will now cost US$110. Minors will be required to pay US$105 for first-time and renewals.

Addition of visa pages will now cost US$82 and consular reports of births abroad will be priced at US$100.

Passport cards will cost adults US$30 and minors US$15.

Notarials will cost US$50.

Documentation of renunciations are now priced at US$450.

Immigrant Visas for immediate relatives or family-preference will cost US$330 while employment-based visas will be sold for US$720

US embassies will now charge US$305 for special or diversity visas and US$74 for an immigrant visa security surcharge.

Domestic reviews of affidavits of support will cost US$88 and determinations of returning resident status is priced at US$380.