As discussed in an MU blog post last month, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that, effective November 1, 2025, the National Visa Center (NVC) will only schedule immigrant visa (Green Card) interviews in an applicant’s country of residence or, if requested, country of nationality.
Related to the new policy, late last week, many Green Card applicants began receiving notices from DOS requesting proof of their residence.
The notices also explain that applicants may interview outside their country of residence and/or nationality only if experiencing special circumstances, which must be communicated to the NVC in specific terms before an interview can be scheduled. The DOS notices clarify that traveling to or residing temporarily in a third country in order to apply for a U.S. visa does not constitute a special circumstance.
Finally, although the notices request proof of residency, the notices indicate that applicants who interview outside their country of nationality may experience delayed visa processing.
MU is continuing to monitor DOS processes and trends related to its interview policy. If you have questions about your Green Card interview location or the evidence required by DOS, contact your MU legal team for assistance.
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