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NIV applicants must now apply from their home country
On 6 September 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated its instructions affecting the scheduling of nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interviews. Effective immediately, NIV applicants are instructed to schedule their visa interview appointments at a U.S. embassy or consulate located in their country of nationality or residence. This represents a shift in DOS policy, which previously employed a more globally connected approach and sought to leverage appointment availability in third countries. Nationals of countries where the U.S. government does not conduct routine NIV operations must apply for a visa at a designated U.S. embassy or consulate, unless they reside elsewhere.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.