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Guidance: Apply for Visas in Your Home Country

September 19, 2025

The U.S. Department of State has updated its instructions for nonimmigrant visa applicants, effective September 6. The new instructions tighten the rules on applying for visas in a third country (not your country of nationality or residence)

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