The diplomatic headquarters reported in a statement that “routine interviews for tourist and immigrant visas remain suspended.”
The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador reported that it resumed some of the consular services in the country “in a limited way” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thus, appointments for work visas, students and some categories of immigrants are some of the tasks that have been resumed with restrictions on coronavirus “taking into account local conditions,” said the diplomatic headquarters through ‘a statement he posted on his website.
He clarifies that “routine interviews for tourist and immigrant visas remain suspended.”
People who want to apply for one of the services resumed to schedule their visa appointments by entering this link provided by the embassy.
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“In the case of nonimmigrant visas, appointments are scheduled, only in cases that meet the requirements for an emergency interview or are eligible for renewal with an interview exemption,” he details.
Although it warns applicants that they may experience delays in the availability of appointments “due to limited capacity and safety precautions for COVID-19.
He also enabled this link which contains some directions for those who have “an urgent reason to travel” and can request the emergency appointment.
According to the statement, it is mandatory that embassy staff and the public entering the facility must wear a mask and put into practice the physical distancing to prevent possible contagion.
But he suggests applicants “with symptoms such as cough, sore throat or fever” reschedule the interview using this embassy digital link.
According to the diplomatic headquarters, B1 / B2 visa renewal applications are being processed “for people who meet the requirements for an interview exemption” in this category.
Although he also warns that “the waiting time for this renewal process is longer than normal,” so he recommends “planning your trip until you have received your visa.”
It also clarifies that those who “wish to renew their B1 / B2 nonimmigrant visa may be exempted from the in-person interview requirement if they meet all the requirements. Previously, only those non-immigrant visa applicants expired within the 12 months were eligible for an interview exemption. However, the U.S. Secretary of State has temporarily extended the expiration period to 24 months. This policy is in effect until March 31, 2021. “
The statement concludes by informing that the U.S. Embassy “will extend the validity of its payment (known as the MRV rate) until September 30, 2022, to allow all applicants who were unable to schedule an appointment to the visa as a result of the suspension of consular operations have an opportunity to schedule and / or attend a visa appointment with the fee already paid “.
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