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THE United States (U.S.) Embassy in Georgetown yesterday announced the restoration of Visa Processing Systems which allow the printing of visas for applicants whose nonimmigrant visa (temporary visit – holiday/tourist/student) applications were approved on interview dates – June 08 to June 23, 2015.The Embassy said applicants who were issued blue coupons between June 08 to June 23 should appear on Friday, June 26, 2015 (today) to pick up their passports at the respective times indicated below.
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Appointment/Interview Date |
Pick-up Time on June 26, 2015 |
| June 08 and June 09 | 8:00 a.m. |
| June 11 | 9:00 a.m. |
| June 12 | 10:00 a.m. |
| June 15 | 11:00 a.m. |
| June 16 | 12:00 noon |
| June 18 | 1:00 p.m. |
| June 19 and June 22 | 2:00 p.m. |
| June 23 | 3:00 p.m. |
The Embassy is urging applicants to refer to the schedule above and please confirm their arrival time at the Embassy for those specific pick up times. This will prevent unnecessary delays and long wait lines.
The Embassy said this is specific to non-immigrant visa applications only (temporary visit – holiday/tourist/student).
“Please DO NOT bring any personal belongings with you to the Embassy, just your ID card and the blue slip. Information about Immigrant Visa (Permanent Visas) pick-up times will be announced as those visas become available. We deeply regret the inconvenience to travellers who are still waiting for their visas,” the Embassy advised.
“We strongly encourage applicants who were approved for visa issuance to appear on June 26 as per the above schedule; however, if circumstances do not permit you to appear, please contact our Visa Inquiries Unit via e-mail to visageorge@state.gov to make alternative arrangements,” it added.
