Consular Processing And Travel Disruptions Due To Situation In Venezuela

At a Glance

• The Venezuelan government has ordered all Venezuelan diplomatic personnel in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru and Uruguay to return to Venezuela and has ordered these countries to remove their representatives from Venezuela. As a result, individuals with applications at consular posts in these countries, and in these countries' consular posts in Venezuela, should expect processing disruptions until further notice.
• There are flight disruptions between Venezuela and Chile, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Peru.
• Ongoing protests in Venezuela are limiting access to government offices which may delay the processing of immigration-related applications filed in country.