DOS Temporary Final Rule on Waiver of Personal Appearance and In-Person Oath Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants

DOS temporary final rule providing flexibility for consular officers to waive the personal appearance and in-person oath requirement of certain repeat immigrant visa applicants. This flexibility will be effective 12/13/21 through 12/13/23. (86 FR 70735, 12/13/21)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 42

[Public Notice: 11460]

RIN 1400–AF20

Waiver of Personal Appearance and In-Person Oath Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants Due to COVID–19

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Final rule and temporary final rule.

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Cite as AILA Doc. No. 21121002.

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