Ask the Consul

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an initiative that will allow applicants more flexibility in picking up their visas and immigration packets. 

Who Must File Income Taxes?If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien living or traveling outside the United States, you generally are required to file income tax returns, estate tax returns, and gift tax returns, and pay estimated tax in the same way as those residing in the United States.

The United States Embassy is pleased to announce two initiatives to make renewing and applying for a visa easier and more efficient for children under 14.

On the day of your interview, please arrive at the Embassy at the time indicated on your printed appointment confirmation page.

This Ask the Consul article addresses photo requirements for non-immigrant visa (NIV) applications.

  This Ask the Consul article addresses the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) visa ineligibility for non-immigrant and immigrant visa applicants.

Non-Immigrant Visa Holders: No Interview Required for Renewals! Interview Waiver Program (IWP) Q: What is the Interview Waiver Program (IWP)?

  This edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions applicants ask when refused tourist visas at the U.S.

Q: What is the Interview Waiver Program (IWP)? A: The Interview Waiver Program is a new procedure that allows non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants who meet specific conditions to skip the in-person interviews to renew their visas.

US Embassy Georgetown Visa Fair When: Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 10am-2pm Where: Main & Bentinck Streets (outside Embassy Warehouse) Are you planning to travel to the United States soon?

“Ask the Consul” is a bi-weekly column from the U.S. Embassy answering questions about U.S.

Q: How early should I apply for a visa?  The answer is:  “As soon as you can”! 

The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional.

This edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions applicants ask when they intend to travel outside the United States.

  The following column answers frequently asked questions about the immigrant visa process associated with adopted children.

How Do I Demonstrate “Strong Ties” to Guyana? This edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions applicants ask when refused a tourist visa at the U.S.

Installment One Hundred Forty-Three: New non-immigrant visa appointment and fee process.

Beginning February 1, 2013, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin collecting a $165 fee from applicants once they have been issued Immigrant Visas.

Installment One Hundred Forty-One Unfortunately, applicants for visas sometimes receive fraudulent or inaccurate information from persons regarding the United States visa process and how to complete the necessary requirements for the application.

Installment One Hundred Forty Q: What is the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program?