Non-Immigrant (k-1) Embassy Procedure Change

[MedRoni 161]

Straight from the Algerian Embassy Facebook Page - Just an FYI:

U.S. Embassy Algiers Announces New Visa Appointment Procedure

The Embassy of the United States of America in Algeria announces its transition to a new appointment and document delivery service for the visa unit. This system is being implemented at U.S. Embassies worldwide, and is designed to be more convenient and user-friendly, with all services included in one single visa fee. In addition to a new online system, Call Center representatives will be available for applicants to obtain information by phone.

Starting August 16, 2013, non-immigrant visa applicants must follow this procedure:
1. Visit http://www.ustraveldocs.com/dz to begin the process. You can also access this site through the U.S. Embassy website:http://algiers.usembassy.gov/
2. Create a profile in the online system, then fully complete and submit the DS-160 application form.
3. Schedule a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy.
4. Attend your interview at the time you selected, making sure to bring the DS-160 and all supporting documents that apply to your case, as well as the appropriate fee for your visa type.
5. If your visa is approved following your interview, your passport will be delivered to the location that you designated upon scheduling your interview at no additional cost to you.

Applicants are advised to select their interview date and time carefully. Multiple no-shows could lead to significant delays in rescheduling.

Applicants with existing interview appointments will still be processed under the old system and should attend their interviews as scheduled.

Call Center representatives will be available to answer questions regarding the new system beginning on August 16, 2013. The Call Center phone number is 983 2000 20 and can be reached seven days a week between 07:00 and 19:00.

For complete details on the new appointment and document delivery service, please visit http://www.ustraveldocs.com/dz. For information regarding other consular services, please consult the U.S. Embassy Algiers website at http://algiers.usembassy.gov/

I am not sure how to spread this across the other non immigrant locations. If anyone knows, please just let me know!

Thanks

[TBoneTX 45,288]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to General Immigration Discussion -- the K-1 is processed by consular Immigrant Visa units. ***

[Darnell 8,478]

I'd make certain it applies to K-1 visa chasers before sending it out.