The U.S. Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC)
has issued updated guidance that impacts employment-based immigrant
visa applicants, including EB-5 investors. This change is
especially relevant for globally mobile professionals and investors
residing outside their country of nationality.
Key Policy Changes
Applicants must now
- Interview for the immigrant visa in their country of residence,
or
- Request to interview for the immigrant visa in their country of
nationality, subject to approval.
To attend the immigrant visa interview at a consular post,
applicants must submit proof of legal residence in the country
where their case is assigned. This applies to all employment-based
categories, including:
