Urgent Information For Visa Applicants

Please review the information below before scheduling or attending a visa-related appointment.

Important Announcement on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE VALIDITY OF YOUR VISA FEE

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COVID-19 Vaccination and Travel to the United States

Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Fees

U.S. Visa and Travel Updates

For the latest information from the U.S. Department of State regarding visa issues and travel to the United States, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news.html.

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Welcome, U.S. Immigrant Visa Applicants

You are at the Official Immigrant (permanent) Visa support website for the U.S. Embassy in Brazil.

Consular appointments at the U.S. Consulate in Porto Alegre have been cancelled

Your safety is important to us! Due to the severe weather conditions in Porto Alegre and the surrounding region, the U.S. Consulate General Porto Alegre is canceling all routine consular services, including visa appointments for the foreseeable future. All visa appointments from May 8, 2024 through the end of June 7, 2024 are cancelled.

DO NOT TRAVEL TO THE U.S. CONSULATE IN PORTO ALEGRE

If you have an urgent need to travel to the U.S., please consider seeking availability in another post in Mission Brazil (Brasília, São Paulo, Recife, and Rio de Janeiro). Ample appointments are available.

All questions regarding MRV Fees, how to reschedule your appointment, etc. please contact: Brazil.Visas@gdit-gss.com or by phone 51 3500 1460.

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