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Immigrant Visa Questions
Installment One Hundred Twenty-SevenThis edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions that applicants ask when they intend to travel outside the United States.

Permanent Residents and travel outside of the US
Installment One Hundred Twenty-SixPermanent Resident (Green Card Holders) Regulations This edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions that applicants ask when they intend to travel outside the United States.

Installment One Hundred Twenty-Five
On occasions, the US Embassy may request that immigrant visa applicants and their petitioning family members undergo a DNA test to prove a biological relationship.

Diversity Visa Fraud
Installment One Hundred TwentyThis Ask the Consul article addresses services offered to U.
Customer Service
This Ask the Consul article addresses services offered to U.

Internet cafes and filling out the NIV Application
Instalment 119Q: How can I fill out the Form DS-160 to apply for a Non Immigrant Visa (NIV) and schedule my appointment without a personal computer? Individuals who do not have a personal computer may complete Form DS-160 wherever there is an internet connection, including internet cafés.

What the Department of State Can and Can’t Do in a Crisis
After the unfortunate Caribbean Airlines crash at Cheddi Jagan International airport on July 30, questions have come up as to the role of the US Embassy in a crisis.

Visa Myth Busters
Installment One Hundred and SixteenThis edition of Ask the Consul addresses several myths concerning the non-immigrant visa application process.

Avoid Drugs – Avoid Jail
Installment One Hundred and FifteenThe U.

Children’s Issues
This edition of Ask the Consul addresses children’s issues that are handled by the Consular Section of the US Embassy.
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Change in process to pay visa feesThis edition of Ask the Consul covers changes to the way applicants for US visas will pay application fees starting July 1, 2011.

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I Didn’t Qualify for the Tourist Visa, What Now?This edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions applicants ask when refused a Tourist Visa at the U.

Ask the Consul Installment One Hundred and Nine
Frequently Asked QuestionsThis Ask the Consul article addresses questions that have been asked during recent interviews at the U.

DNA Testing Procedures
Installment One Hundred and SevenWhen documentary evidence is insufficient to support a family-based claim to citizenship or visa eligibility, DNA testing, also known as genetic testing, is an option.

Retrogression of Immigrant Visa Priority Dates
Installment One Hundred and EightU.