Department of State and U.S. Embassies

According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s (AILA) Department of State Liaison Committee, certain consular posts have signaled that services are slowing becoming available at certain embassies.  Each post will reopen on their own timeline based on the situation in the respective country.   AILA has received notice that London and Belfast and certain embassies in Mexico and China are showing appointment availability in August and September but many other embassies and consulates are still closed.  We also have seen clients with initial appointments in July be cancelled at the last minute and rescheduled for 30-60 days later.  Embassies appear to be making future appointments with the hope they will reopen by that time but ultimately still limiting appointments. 

We are warning clients not to travel abroad if at all possible, especially if they require a visa for re-entry.  We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.