U.S. Embassy Consular Officer

  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?

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

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 and Thirty-One In Fiscal Year 2012, the Department of State estimates it will process 10.5 million nonimmigrant visas and one million immigrant visas.