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Adjudicating Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Applicants in Their Country of Residence

USADec 12, 2025 21 2 min read
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The U.S. Department of State has updated nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application rules, requiring applicants to schedule interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence. Nationals from countries without routine NIV operations must apply at designated embassies or consulates unless residing elsewhere.

Effective immediately, the Department of State has updated its instructions for all nonimmigrant visa applicants scheduling visa interview appointments:

  • Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas (NIV) should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence.
  • Nationals of countries where the U.S. government is not conducting routine nonimmigrant visa operations must apply at the designated embassy or consulate, unless their residence is elsewhere.  See the list below to determine the designated location for NIV applications.

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