DOS suspends routine visa services at all US Embassies and Consulates worldwide

In response to the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, the State Department is suspending routine visa services at all US Embassies and Consulates. All routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applinets will be canceled as of March 20, 2020. These embassies will resume service as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. Clients are advised to check the website of the embassy or consulate for its current operating status.

This suspension of service does not affect the visa waiver program.

Applicants with a need to travel immediately or other urgent matter may be able to request an emergency appointment following guidance provided at the Embassy’s website.

More information can be found at the US Embassy website.

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About Mengci Shao

Mengci Shao is a member of Dentons' Global Mobility practice and of the Employment and Labor practice. She practices immigration law with a focus on business immigration for corporate clients and businesses in the United States and worldwide. She helps employers plan and implement global transfers, secured appropriate work permits, provided pre- and post-transfer counseling to help ensure the proper drafting and execution of employment contract, and advised employers on staffing strategies, personnel policies, corporate compliance and best practices.

About Matt Schulz

Matt Schulz is a member of Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with a focus on business immigration and employment law. He is a leader in the firm's Global Mobility practice and a member of Dentons' Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies practice.

About Alexa Forte

With more than 20 years of experience in the field of immigration law, Alexa focuses on employment-based immigration, advising domestic and international companies regarding temporary and permanent visas for their foreign national employees. She also assists employers with federal compliance issues in the contexts of corporate restructuring and government audits.