Change of Requirements for Mail-in U.S. Visa Applications

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Change of Requirements for Mail-in U.S. Visa Applications

By U.S. Mission Japan

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September 10, 2020

Previously, only those applicants whose non-immigrant visa expired within 12 months were eligible to renew their visas by mail. The expiration period has been temporarily extended to 24 months. This policy will be in effect until December 31, 2020.

Please see this online site for details.

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