I would just like to share what I found out today.
The American consulate in Turkey requires that every person purchase a "Pin number" for $16. The pin number allows an applicant for a visa to make an appointment for an interview and even to get some information (such as what to bring to the appointment). Am I the only person who finds this new policy absolutely ridiculous? Oh, let me mention, too, that each pin number is good for one day only. If you forgot to ask a question about the documents you need, or something else came up, too bad, that will be another $16... The person on the phone very politely refused to talk to me because I hadn't paid enough money to be asking questions.
Once again, I associate the US with a subtle but impregnable classism (not to mention the obvious xenophobia) tied to its bureaucracy.
OOF.
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