Suspension of U.S. Consular Services in Russia

Suspension of U.S. Consular Services in Russia

The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Russia website indicates that routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services have been suspended. No date is given regarding the possible resumption of services. This follows a previous announcement that, effective May 12, 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow would reduce consular services including non-immigrant (F-1, J-1, H-1B) visa processing and many U.S. citizen services.

Please contact the International Scholars Office with questions regarding incoming Russian teachers and researchers who have not yet arrived in the U.S.

Please contact the International Students Office with questions about newly admitted students, or continuing students, from Russia planning travel to the U.S.