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DOS, Apr. 6, 2021
"Visa Services Operating Status Update
FAQ
Q. Which additional visa services are embassies/consulates beginning to provide?
Q. What criteria are missions using to determine when to resume routine services?
Q. What steps are being taken to protect customers from the spread of COVID-19?
Q. Do the various Presidential Proclamations/travel restrictions still apply, or are those lifting with the resumption of visa services?
Q: Is my situation an emergency? I need to go the United States immediately for X.
Q. What about my application fee that expired while routine services were suspended?