Should I attend my interview?
At this time, applicants are advised NOT to attend their interview as appointments have been cancelled. Applicants should NOT travel to the consulate at this time. All visa processing is on hold until further notice. For updates please visit:
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/news/executive-order-on-protecting-the-nation-from-terrorist-attacks-by-foreign-nationals.html
I have a valid visa. Can I use it?
If you are a national of Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Libya, your visa has been effectively cancelled and is not valid for travel. Please note that this also affects dual nationals. If you received a visa in a passport other than one of these nationalities, but hold one of these citizenships as well, you will not be able to travel. At this time, we do not know if and when your visa will be able to be renewed.
For updates please visit:
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html
Am I eligible to receive a waiver (an exemption to this ban)?
At this time, applicants, visa holders and LPRs with Yemeni, Iranian, Iraqi, Somali, Sudanese, Syrian or Libyan are advised to contact DHS regarding waivers.
Can LPRs who are also citizens of these nationalities travel to the United States?
Currently, we understand that the Customs and Border Patrol is issuing waivers to U.S. Permanent Residents upon arrival to the United States. Please note that the situation is fluctuating every day and that for the most current and accurate information, we advise applicants to contact DHS.
I am a dual citizen. Can I travel to the United States?
If you are a national of Yemen, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Libya, and NOT also a U.S. citizen, your visa has been effectively cancelled and is not valid for travel. If you received a visa in a passport other than one of these nationalities, but hold one of these citizenships as well, you will not be able to travel.
For updates please visit:
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/visit/visa-waiver-program.html
What will happen to my admin processing?
We do not have information on what will happen to your visa processing. We will be sure to contact applicants once we receive information on how to proceed with such cases.
I interviewed already, what will happen to my case?
All visa processing is on hold until further notice. We will inform applicants once we receive information on how to proceed with such cases.
I have not used my visa. Can I renew it?
If you are a national of Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Libya, your visa has been effectively cancelled and is not valid for travel. Please note that this also affects dual nationals. If you received a visa in a passport other than one of these nationalities, but hold one of these citizenships as well, you will not be able to travel. At this time, we do not know if and when your visa will be able to be renewed.
