The United States Department of State has announced new rules governing where immigrant visa interviews will be conducted, a move that will take effect on November 1, 2025.
Under the revised guidelines, all applicants will be required to attend their visa interviews at the consular post responsible for their place of residence, or in their country of nationality if they request it.
This marks a shift from previous practice, where some applicants could seek interviews in third countries for convenience.
The Department announced that the National Visa Center (NVC) will immediately begin scheduling interviews in line with the new requirements, ensuring that appointments reflect the applicant's residency or nationality.
