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I am an international PhD student at a US university. Due to the COVID-19 embassy closure, my spouse can not apply for an F-2 dependent visa at the local embassy to travel to the US. However, she can apply for a visa at the US embassy in another country. She will have to apply for a visa for our 3 years old child. However, she would like to travel alone to the other country to attend the visa appointment. My question is: can she apply for the visa for him without him being present? Since his passport will not be stamped at the airport (since he won't leave my home country as my spouse travels abroad to attend the interview), will this pose any problem at the airport when they both travel to the US?
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Can I schedule a U.S. visa interview in another country?
You can schedule US visa appointment anywhere in the world. If you are traveling and would need to schedule your US visa interview appointment in a third country, you can very well do so. It is not mandatory to schedule your appointment in the same location as in your DS-160.Can I apply for a visa in a country where I am not a resident?
You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence. You can also apply for a visa online.Can I travel to the U.S. while my application for an immigrant visa is being processed?
Can I travel to the United States while my application for an immigrant or fianc\xe9(e) visa is being processed. If you intend taking up permanent residence in the United States, you are required to wait until the immigrant or fianc\xe9(e) visa is issued.Are US embassies open for visa interviews?
As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.ARGO: Can you apply for your U.S. visa outside of your home country? | Third Country National (TCN)
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