Embassy of the United States Copenhagen, Denmark

Important Announcement Regarding Updated U.S. Government Policy on HIV

On November 2, 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS/CDC), published a final rule in the Federal Register that will remove HIV infection from the list of communicable diseases of public health significance and remove references to HIV from the scope of medical examinations for aliens.  The final rule will go into effect on January 4, 2010.

For additional information, please visit the Department of State’s Travel.State.Gov web site, including a link to the CDC’s website, the Federal Register rule, and a useful Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) link that gives practical information on how this change may affect a visa application.  If you believe that your case may be affected by this change, please contact the consular section at CopenhagenNIV@state.gov (Non-immigrant cases) or CopenhagenIV@state.gov (Immigrant visa cases)

Important Announcement For F, M AND J Visa Applicants:  

Changes In Sevis Fees

To improve the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), visa fees have been increase for F, M and most J applicants.  Starting October 27, 2008, the following changes will take place: 

1.  SEVIS fees for student visas (F and M) will increase from $100 to $200. 

2.  SEVIS fees for most exchange visitor visas (J) will increase from $100 to $180.  The $35 fee for Au Pairs, Camp Counselors, and Summer Work/Travel exchange visitor visa will not change.  Furthermore, Government-sponsored exchange visitors will continue to be exempt from the fee 

F, M and J applicants who have paid their SEVIS fee before October 27, 2008, do not need to pay the higher amount, even if they have not traveled or applied for a visa by that date.  For more information on the subject, please go to:

http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/sevp_factsheet.pdf (PDF 19.6KB) 

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