Originally Posted by
MinetaFlyer
Is it likely that the Obama administration will lower the visa fee from countries like China, Brazil and Chile? If so, when might that happen, and how long would you expect it to take for those countries to reciprocate?
If I recall correctly, the rule that applicants for US visas must pay for the full cost of processing--hence the relatively high fees--was enacted by the legislature (Congress), not by executive action of the President. So Obama cannot unilaterally reverse or amend this law.
Don't bet on the law changing. Except as with all things, the fees are likely to go up over time, not down.