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Online Resources for U.S. Visa Inquiries

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The list below, compiled by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, provides useful phone numbers and web addresses for various types of visa inquiries.

Visas: How Do I…

Ask about a specific visa case:
Tel: (202) 663-1225 or Email: usvisa@state.gov

Check on the status of a clearance:
Tel: (202) 663-1851

Report a trend in visa decisions at a post:
Abby Rupp in CA/VO (ruppam@state.gov)

Find an embassy/consulate or see appointment wait times:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php

General visa application information:
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/obtainingvisa/index.html

General student visa application information:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html

Find out about special clearances for certain citizens:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm

Waiver of 212e:
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/jexchanges/participation/waivers.htm

SEVIS information:
http://www.ice.gov/sevis/index.htm

Port of entry guidance:
http://www.ice.gov/sevis/factsheet/100104ent_exchng_fs.htm

NSEERS information:
http://www.ice.gov/pi/specialregistration/index.htm

Visa regulations (www.foia.state.gov):
http://foia.state.gov/REGS/fams.asp?level=2&id=10&fam=0

     

Office of International Education | University of Richmond VA 23173 | Phone 804-289-8836 | Fax 804-289-8904