Q&A

When is the J-1 visa program open?

When is the J-1 visa program open?

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How to apply for a nonimmigrant visa in Egypt?

Please visit our Global Support Services (GSS) website for complete information on applying for a nonimmigrant U.S. visa, including a directory of nonimmigrant visa categories. All visitors must be screened prior to entering the Embassy and are subject to inspection via a walk-through metal detector and a hand-held metal detector.

How old do you have to be to get a J-2 visa?

An accompanying family member who turns 21 years of age is no longer eligible to be in the United States as a dependent in J-2 status, and must depart the country or apply for a change to another type of non-immigrant status. Does the State Department recommend any of its Exchange Visitor Program designated sponsors?

When does the US Embassy in Egypt stop issuing visas?

Embassies and consulates have canceled all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments as of March 20, 2020, but will continue to provide emergency and mission-critical visa services as resources and local conditions allow.

What can you do with a J-1 visa?

The J-1 Visa offers cultural and educational exchange opportunities in the United States through a variety of programs overseen by the U.S. State Department. J-1 Exchange Visitor programs include au pairs, summer work travel, interns, high school and university student exchanges, physician exchanges and more.

How to apply for an e-visa in Egypt?

You have to create an e-Visa application at least 7 days before your departure. After you have completed your application and made the payment, your application will be processed. As soon as your visa application has been processed, you will receive an email informing you, with the current application status.

When to apply for a diversity visa in Egypt?

There will be no extension of the 2020 Diversity Visa Program and no 2020 Diversity Visas will be issued after September 30, 2020. The U.S. Embassy in Cairo will contact you directly if we determine that we can attempt to adjudicate your DV application before the September 30, 2020 deadline.

When is the Immigrant Visa Unit in Cairo Open?

The Immigrant Visa Unit (IV) is open for business Sunday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, access to the IV Section is by appointment only. Special Needs Visitors: Applicants who have special needs due to a physical disability may be accompanied by ONE person.