Immigration Law Insights

The Department of State has long advised Foreign Nationals to apply for visa stamping in their country of nationality or residence, but in practice, many Consulates regularly allowed Third Country Nationals (“TCNs”) the opportunity to apply for visas in countries that may be more convenient. However, effective September 6, 2025, the Department of State updated its instructions, directing visa applicants to schedule their interviews exclusively in their country of nationality or residence. 

Nationals of countries where the U.S. government is not conducting routine ...