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The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announced Friday that it would cancel in-person visa appointments and interview-waiver appointments from April 26 to May 9, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in India.
Key Points:
BAL Analysis: U.S. consulates in India and other countries continue to operate at reduced capacity, and applicants should expect significant delays in obtaining visa appointments. Foreign nationals should continue to consult their BAL professional before planning international travel.
While rumors are circulating regarding potential modifications to travel restrictions, and while the transportation industry is advocating for opening travel between the U.S. and the U.K., no definitive information in this regard has been released by the White House, State Department, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The regional COVID-19 restrictions do not have a set expiration date and will remain in effect until President Joe Biden lifts or modifies them.
BAL’s Government Strategies team is hosting a webinar next week on the latest developments in U.S. immigration, including the impact of travel restrictions and consular operations on planning travel and work assignments for foreign national employees. More information on the webinar is available here.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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