*** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. All passengers must also present a signed attestation form documenting their testing status; click here for the attestation form and instructions. Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Source: https://br.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil have suspended routine nonimmigrant visa appointments. The Embassy and Consulates are processing student visa applications for applicants whose academic programs commence on or after August 1, 2021, as well as visa applications for those who are excepted from Presidential Proclamation 10143, and National Interest Exceptions for qualified travelers. For additional information, see travel.state.gov. To schedule your visa appointment, please access the Visa Appointment Service.
The Immigrant Visa Unit is making every effort to schedule your immigrant visa case as soon as possible. Please do not contact the Immigrant Visa Unit to inquire about scheduling your interview. The staff will contact you directly. If you have been advised that your case file has been forwarded to the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, please refer to our website for an overview of the application procedure and begin compiling the necessary supporting documents. You can collect the supporting documents that will be needed for your visa interview, but you may not schedule a medical appointment or immigrant visa interview without specific authorization from the Immigrant Visa Unit. Please monitor our website for updates.
We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. For information about visa services at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, please visit usembassy.gov. The MRV fee is valid and may be used for a visa application in the country where it was purchased until September 30, 2022. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-br/niv.
More information: https://br.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Last update by HB Studio: September 29, 2021