Once you have received your Form DS-2019 from Brandeis University or your 1-797A Approval Notice (if you are an H-1b visa holder) and your SEVIS fee has been paid (if you are a J-visa holder), the ...

Taking the time to adequately prepare for your immigrant visa interview will prevent unnecessary delays in processing your application. In this edition of our Ask-the-Consul, we will provide guidance ...

The State Department has indefinitely extended a program that gives consular offices the discretion to waive in-person interviews for low-risk nonimmigrant visa applicants who are applying within 48 ...

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The US State Department will soon begin a pilot project for an expedited B1/B2 visa appointment at a fee of $750. This will allow the applicants to get an interview appointment at selected posts ...

How long does a U.S. visitor visa take? Compare 2026 interview wait times across cities, from under two weeks to nearly two ...

1. Is the Embassy currently processing applications for non-immigrant visa renewals? Yes. Currently, we are accepting a limited number of visa renewal applications on a weekly basis. 2. Do I need an ...