Third Country Nationals may be unable to schedule nonimmigrant visa appointments at U.S. consulates and embassies throughout Canada this summer.
U.S. consular posts in Canada have temporarily suspended nonimmigrant visa processing for Third Country Nationals (TCNs) during June, July, and August because of staffing issues. In this context, “TCN” refers to any non-Canadian national applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa in Canada. The status of TCN visa application processing in Canada is as follows:
The Ottawa post may assist in scheduling appointments for applicants who hold senior or executive positions with their U.S. employers.
Contacts
For more information, or if you have any questions regarding the issues discussed in this Immigration Alert, please contact any of the following lawyers:
Washington, D.C.
Eleanor Pelta
Eric S. Bord
San Francisco
Malcolm K. Goeschl
Boston
Lisa Stephanian Burton