Dear Scholars and Colleagues,
The US Department of State has issued a
Visa Services Operating Status Update. The update confirms that US Embassies and Consulates abroad continue to be backlogged, as they have been for more than a year. The update also details the Department of State’s ongoing priorities as they move towards the eventual resumption of routine visa processing. We encourage you to review the update in its entirety.
Unfortunately, this means there will likely be continued delays when attempting to secure a visa stamp appointment and subsequent delays in international travel. Any scholar who decides to travel internationally and needs to renew their visa should plan for these anticipated delays. Please regularly review both the
Department of State website and the
US Embassies/Consulates websites you intend to visit for the most updated information.
We also encourage scholars to review our
travel information page for general advice about international travel and re-entry to the US. Please also review our
travel advisories pertaining to coronavirus, and information about current
presidential proclamations. For specific questions or further guidance, please continue to contact us at
ogs.scholars@nyu.edu.