Effective Sunday, June 12 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the CDC rescinded its Order requiring all airline or other aircraft passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 to board any aircraft destined to the United States from a foreign country. Of note, CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

All nonimmigrant visa application fee (also known as the MRV fee) payments made on or after October 1, 2022, are valid for 365 days from the date a receipt is issued for payment of the MRV fee. Applicants must schedule an interview appointment or submit an interview waiver application during this 365-day period. Please note applicants must only schedule their interview or submit their waiver application within the 365-day period. There is no requirement the interview must occur during the 365-day period. All receipts for payment of MRV fees issued before October 1, 2022, were extended until September 30, 2023, and remain valid until this date.

Select here to learn more about certain individual petition-based visa applicants who are now eligible for waiver of interview.

Persons entering the Consular Section will be unable to leave any battery operated or electronic devices with our security personnel. Electronic devices include, but are not limited to: mobile phones, laptops, digital watches, cameras, or portable music players. You must make arrangements to store these devices elsewhere before coming to the Embassy. This policy will enable us to admit you into the Embassy more quickly and efficiently, resulting in a better customer experience. We thank you for your understanding.

Reciprocity fees for F and I visas for Jordanian applicants are now $106 (or JD equivalent) beginning January 9, 2020.