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The State Department updated its guidance on Sept. 6 for all nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants scheduling visa interview appointments, effective immediately.
Key Points:
Additional Information: Wait times may be significantly longer for NIV applicants when applying outside one’s country of nationality or residence. Applicants should check embassy and consulate websites for more detailed information about visa application requirements and procedures, and to learn more about the embassy or consulate’s operating status and services.
In an Aug. 28 update, the State Department said it “is now requiring” immigrant visa applicants (including Diversity Visa applicants in the DV-2026 program year) to interview in the consular district designated for their place of residence, or in their country of nationality if requested, with limited exceptions. The NVC will schedule immigrant visa applicants accordingly starting Nov. 1, 2025.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
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