Please see the below notices which contain detailed information about the current status of visa services worldwide and visa restrictions related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. For additional information, including about exceptions, please also visit the Newsroom.
August 12, 2020
National Interest Exceptions to Presidential Proclamations (10014 & 10052) Suspending the Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Presenting a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
July 22, 2020
National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland
June 23, 2020
Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak
June 17, 2020
Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak
May 26, 2020
Presidential Proclamations on Novel Coronavirus (People's Republic of China, Iran, the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil)
Apr 23, 2020
Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak
Apr 8, 2020
Update on Visas for Medical Professionals
Mar 26, 2020
Important Announcement on H2 Visas
Mar 20, 2020
Suspension of Routine Visa Services
