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Important Announcement
Pursuant to the Executive Order by the U.S. congress on medical examination for immigrants signed on May 20, 2017, the
Department of State has instructed that all immigrant visa applicants for the U.S. permanent residence will henceforth undergo
the medical examination process in the United States.
The National Visa Center has cancelled all scheduled immigrant visa interviews for these applicants scheduled in June 2017. This
includes all visa categories, whether they are family- or employment-based. Applicants for fiancé visas (“K” visas) are included.
We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Once it is appropriate, the National Visa Center or a U.S. Embassy or Consulate
abroad will notify you of a new interview date and time.
If you received an interview appointment scheduled in June and have not yet attended the required medical exam, please
cancel your medical examination appointment. When the National Visa Center is able to reschedule your interview, they will
contact you.
The National Visa Center will continue to work for these applicants up to the point of the interview. You should complete Form I693 for medical examination and submit to NVC. NVC will review your case and reschedule your visa interview appointment. You
will receive a visa interview notice once your interview appointment has been rescheduled.

Please review the below Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
What if I have a visa interview scheduled in June?
Your interview has been cancelled. You do not need to take any action at this time. The National Visa Center will contact you
with a new appointment date at the appropriate time. Please do not call NVC to ask about an appointment; they have no
information on the possible timing of future interviews.
I have an emergency. Can I request an expedited appointment?
No. The Department of State may not conduct immigrant visa interviews for any persons at this time until the medical
examination process has been concluded.
Will my case move to the back of the line for a rescheduled appointment?
No. The National Visa Center schedules appointments in the order by which they became documentarily qualified. When NVC
is able to reschedule your visa interview, you will receive an appointment before cases that completed their paperwork and
processing after yours.
I have a visa interview in June and I already paid for my medical exam. Can I get a refund?
Yes, you will get a refund from the physician and/or clinic hence that the medical examination have not been conducted.

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