Public Inquiries Division Visa Services

Tel: 202-663-1225  
Fax: 202-663-3899  
E-m: usvisa@state.gov

Internet Addresses

Attorney Inquiries to VO: http://legalnet@state.gov
Consular Affairs site: http://travel.state.gov
Visa Services site: http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
INS site: http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
Foreign Entry Requirements: http://travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.html
Key officers overseas:   http://www.state.gov/www/about_state/contacts/keyofficer_index.html

Telephone Numbers

J waiver status:  202-663-1600

An integrated voice response system that provides the latest status on applications for waiver of section 212(e), the two-year home residence requirement.

Visa information:   202-663-1225

General visa information via taped messages, with an option to speak with an officer. Information also on all types of visas on Visa Services website.

Cut-off dates (IV):   202-663-1541

Taped message on the most recent monthly cut-off dates for immigrant visa petitions. Information also on the Visa Services website, under Visa Bulletin.

National Visa Center:  603-334-0700

An integrated voice response system that provides general information on immigrant visa processing and case-specific information based on the INS receipt number or NVC case number.

Canada post appt:  1-900-443-3131

General information via taped message, and ability to schedule an appointment with an operator. The call is charged per minute. Information also on the Visa Services website.

Automated fax:  202-647-3000 (operational May 19, 2000)

Callers from fax phone can have visa information faxed directly to them.

INS forms line:  1-800-870-3676

 Rev. April 21, 2000