The U.S. Embassy promises that travel visa appointments will be gradually resumed

In charge of the US Embassy in the Dominican Republic Robert Thomas, Without giving a fixed date, he promised that it would be one of his priorities Restart the travel visa application process for first time applicants.

However, he added that this would take place gradually.

Currently, travel visa application meetings are available March 2023, And recently, the US Embassy advised not to fill out further applications until further notice.

Some users with appointments that have been pending since 2020 have been confirmed by Diario Libre that they have received cancellation emails for appointments, for which they are forced to reschedule, while the $ 160 payment will remain in effect until 2023.

Thomas, said after the services were reduced due COVID-19, United States Embassy resumes applications for immigrant visas, study, work and renewal visas B1 and B2, no face-to-face meeting required for renewal.

Appointments for emergency visas and services for U.S. citizens and residents are active.