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How do I upload the documents to my Immigrant Visa case?

Most immigrant visa cases, from 2020 onwards, are electronic, and their required documents must be scanned and uploaded through  https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ . To upload the required documents, in your case, you must press “Documents,” and then select the little tab corresponding to the type of documentation: Affidavit of Support or Civil Documents. The documents must be uploaded ... Read More»

How long do I have to schedule an interview after I pay my visa application fee?

Non-immigrant visa applicants typically have 365 days from the date of payment to schedule an appointment before the payment expires. Certain extensions were granted during the COVID-19 pandemic, but these extensions expire September 30. Therefore, if you paid your fee prior to October 1, 2022, you must schedule an interview (or submit your interview waiver ... Read More»

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Location:  Border Between the Dominican Republic and Haiti Event:  The Government of the Dominican Republic has announced the closure of air, sea, and land borders between the Dominican Republic and Haiti effective Friday, September 15, at 6:00 AM.  U.S. citizens planning to cross the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic will not have the ability to do ... Read More»

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Location:  Border Between the Dominican Republic and Haiti Event:  The Government of the Dominican Republic has announced the possible closure of air, sea, and land borders between the Dominican Republic and Haiti as of Thursday, September 14.  This is in addition to the currently closed Dajabón-Ouanaminthe and Elias Piña-Belladere land border crossings.  If the closure ... Read More»

Avoid delays – come prepared

Avoid delays! Make sure you have all the required documents for your U.S. citizenship consular service. The following steps may prevent your case from requiring administrative processing: We strongly remind you that electronic devices, including cell phones, are not allowed in the Embassy. Therefore, if your processing requires photographs (family, as evidence of relationship, or ... Read More»