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Worldwide Visa Operations- DOS Update

October 25th, 2022
Posted By
Heather Sivaraman
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that its worldwide visa operations are quickly recovering from setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic primarily affected DOS visa processing in two ways: DOS processed fewer ap… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News, processing time
Tags: Consular processing, COVID-19, dos, interview, processing time

Interview Requirements Waived for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

December 28th, 2021
Posted By
Heather Sivaraman
The Secretary of State has authorized consular officers through the end of 2022 to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants. This new waiver applies to applicants who have a petition approved by U.S. Citizens… Read More
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Categories: Covid-19, H-1B, Immigration News
Tags: Consular processing, consulate, H-4, interview