U.S. requires nonimmigrant visa interviews in applicant’s country; airlines and contractors warned of delays

The U.S. State Department has mandated that nonimmigrant visa interviews be scheduled only in an applicant’s country of nationality or current residence, effectively ending third‑country appointment flexibility. Airlines, defense contractors and other employers that rely on cross‑border staff movements should expect longer scheduling and processing delays.

Discovered 2025-09-07T09:15:30.017705-07:00 | 2025-09-07T09:15:30.017705-07:00

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  • The policy removes third‑country visa appointment options; applicants must now apply in their country of nationality or current residence, narrowing processing options.
  • The State Department has warned airlines and contractors to expect longer scheduling and processing times, which can delay crew rotations, contractor deployments and expatriate start dates.
  • Mobility, HR and operations teams will face increased administrative planning and potential scheduling bottlenecks for international travel and short‑term assignments.

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2025-09-07T09:15:30.017705-07:00
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