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Delays Persist at U.S. Consulates Worldwide, Even in Wake of Biden Administration’s Lifting of Various Visa Suspensions Tuesday, May 11, 2021
On March 31, 2021, the Trump administration’s Proclamation 10052, which had suspended the entry of certain H-1B, H-2B, J, and L nonimmigrant visa holders and their dependents to the United States, expired. In addition, on February 24, 2021, the Biden administration lifted Proclamation 10014, which had suspended the entry of certain immigrant visa holders through March 31, 2021. Despite these policy developments, applicants for nonimmigrant work visas and immigrant visas can still expect continued delays in obtaining visas due to COVID-19–related issues. U.S. consular posts around the globe continue to suspend routine nonimmigrant visa services in light of regional and local conditions. Further, COVID-19 travel bans are still in effect in the United States for certain travelers coming from various parts of th
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On March 31, 2021, the Trump administration’s Proclamation 10052, which had suspended the entry of certain H-1B, H-2B, J, and L nonimmigrant visa holders and their dependents to the United States, expired. In addition, on February 24, 2021, the Biden administration lifted Proclamation 10014, which had suspended the entry of certain immigrant visa holders through March 31, 2021. Despite these policy developments, applicants for nonimmigrant work visas and immigrant visas can still expect continued delays in obtaining visas due to COVID-19–related issues. U.S. consular posts around the globe continue to suspend routine nonimmigrant visa services in light of regional and local conditions. Further, COVID-19 travel bans are still in effect in the United States for certain travelers coming from various parts of the world, and applicants continue to face backlogs in appointment scheduling due to the growing number of people a
By: Times News Service
The holder’s details, like name, nationality, occupation, and issue and expiry dates are printed on the new electronic work visa.
Muscat: Expats in Oman, who have received the new electronic work visas say they are very happy to have them in their passports.
Of late, while some expatriates have had their passports stamped with the new visa, some are still receiving the older version.
The new work visa features a stylised green and red header, the coat of arms of the Sultanate, and a 3D hologram sticker.
It also contains machine-readable codes so it can be easily scanned where required, and the photo of the visa holder.
Barbados US Embassy cancels all Non-Immigrant Visa Appointments until further notice
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed the public that owing to changes in Barbados’s general COVID-19 posture, the US Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, has cancelled all non-immigrant visa appointments effective Thursday, January 28.
If any persons have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, they are asked to please follow the guidance provided at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-bb or call (246) 623-9832 or (246) 623-9833 to request an emergency appointment. The Machine Readable Visa fee remains valid until September 30, 2022, and may be used for a visa application in the country where it was purchased.
Installment 2020-Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the U.S. Embassy open?
A: The embassy has remained open throughout the pandemic. Our first priority continues to be American citizen services. In September 2020, we resumed scheduling nonimmigrant and immigrant visa interview appointments. Appointments for some categories of routine visas, including visitor visas for vacation travel (B1/B2) are still limited at this time.
Q: How do I schedule an appointment to get my immigrant visa?
A: In September 2020, we resumed scheduling immigrant visa interview appointments. While Presidential Proclamations and COVID-19 health and safety measures remain in effect, we are still not able to process all categories of visas.