The Department of State announced that it raised non-immigrant visa application fees as of April 13, 2012. Consular fees for most employment-based visas, such as, H1 B, H2, L, O and P have increased to $190. Visa fees for visitor, student, journalist and many other visa types are now $160. Fees for E visas are $270 and fees for fiancée visas are $240.