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Department of State (State Department) is responsible for issuing visas, which are a permission to travel to USA.

Request Number in the visa appointment site - Explanation from State Department

11 years ago By Chief Editor

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When using the new visa appointment site, what should my client list in the mandatory field that asks for the "Request Number"?

When a visa applicant sets up a user account in the appointment system, an 8-digit identifying number is assigned to the applicant. When logged into the appointment system, this "Request Number" appears in white against a red background in the upper right hand corner of the screen in parentheses after the applicant's e-mail address:

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DOS Issues Cable on B-1 in Lieu of H

11 years ago By Editor

Please check the attachment to read the DOS cabel on "DOS Issues Cable on B-1 in Lieu of H".

United States and Russia Announce Bilateral Adoption Agreement

11 years ago By Chief Editor

Department of State (DOS) announced today that the Agreement between the United States of America and

Petition To Classify Special Immigrant as an Employee - DOS Notice

11 years ago By Chief Editor

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 197 (Thursday, October 11, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61815-61816]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25028]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8059]

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Petition To Classify Special Immigrant as an Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad

DOS Releases Instructions For 2014 Diversity Visa Lottery Applications

11 years ago By Editor

Online registration for the DV-2014 Program will begin on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and conclude on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4).

See the Diversity Visa Program Instructions webpage for the DV 2014 Instructions and any available translations.

DOS Updates Fee Schedule For Consular Services

11 years ago By Editor

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57012-57013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22862]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 8026]

22 CFR Parts 22 and 42

RIN 1400-AD06

Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and
Overseas Embassies and Consulates

AGENCY: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State.

DOS Announces Historic Visa Agreement Enters Into Force September 9, 2012

11 years ago By Editor

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is pleased to announce that the historic U.S.-Russia visa agreement will enter into effect September 9, 2012. The agreement will facilitate travel and establish stronger ties between Russia and the United States, as it will benefit the largest segment of travelers in both our countries: business travelers and tourists. Starting September 9, Russian and American travelers for business or tourism will be eligible to receive visas valid for multiple entries during a period of 36 months.

DOS Announces Assistant Sec. Of State for Consular Affairs Has Authority To Waive a Visa Interviews

11 years ago By Editor

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 29, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52379-52380]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21326]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Delegation of Authority No. 344]

Delegation by the Secretary of State to the Assistant Secretary
of State for Consular Affairs the Authority to Determine That it is
Necessary To Waive a Visa Interview as a Result of Unusual or Emergent
Circumstances

DOS Announces Opening Of 2014 Diversity Visa Program Registrations On October 2, 2012

11 years ago By Editor

DV 2013 Entrants: Please keep your confirmation number until at least September 2013, even if you are not selected on May 1, 2012. The Department of State may select more DV 2013 entries on October 1, 2012.

DV 2014 Program: Online registration for the DV-2014 Program will begin on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and conclude on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4). Instructions for the DV 2014 Program are not yet available, so please check back later.

U.S. Department of State Announces Sports Visitor Program for Baseball and Softball Players

11 years ago By Editor

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC
August 7, 2012

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today an international sports exchange that will bring 20 athletes and four coaches from the Western Hemisphere to the United States August 9-22, 2012.

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