OnMarch 31, 2021, Presidential Proclamation 10052 expired. PP 10052 prohibited the issuance ofcertain H-1B, H-2B, L-1, J-1, H-4, L-2, and J-2 visas for entry to the US at USEmbassies and Consulates due to possible economic harm to the US during theCOVID-19 Pandemic.
Allconsular processed cases falling under the criteria of PP 10052 may now resumeprocessing. Any visa applicant previously refused a visa due to PP 10052 mustreapply with a new application and new fee. However, many US embassies arestill operating on reduced staff, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, weanticipate that there will continue to be delays in obtaining nonimmigrant visainterviews at Embassies and Consulates.
DOS has updated its announcementand FAQs on the phased resumption of visa services following the expiration of PresidentialProclamation 10052.