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

CategoriesPolicy Visitor visas Work visas

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TopicsTravel & admission

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USCIS is updating procedures to allow consular officers to adjudicate nonimmigrant visa applications in applicants' countries of residence rather than requiring attendance at a specific consular post. This change reduces travel requirements and streamlines the visa interview and approval process for visitors, workers, and students. The update affects consular operations globally and visa processing timelines.

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