How do I contact the American embassy?
Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, or call these numbers in the United States:
- From the U.S. & Canada – 1-888-407-4747.
- From Overseas – +1 202-501-4444.
How do I contact the New York embassy?
General Information – Consulate General N.Y.
- Name: General Information – Consulate General N.Y.
- Telephone: +1212 9885500.
- Fax: +1212 7348492.
Are there US embassies in the US?
At present, 178 nations maintain diplomatic missions to the United States in the capital, Washington, D.C. Being the seat of the Organization of American States, the city also hosts missions of its member-states, separate from their respective embassies to the United States.
Is US embassy giving visas?
The coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of U.S. visa services around the world. As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.
When U.S. visa services will resume?
Hence, a large number of visa slots will be opened up for students. However, we are going to open up appointments for H, L and other non-immigrant visa categories as well and these will be available from January 2022 onwards. It will be some time before we resume visa services for the B-1/B-2 categories.
What does the US embassy Do?
The primary purpose of an embassy is to assist American citizens who travel to or live in the host country. U.S. Foreign Service Officers also interview citizens of the host country who wish to travel to the United States for business, education, or tourism purposes.
Can US passport holders travel to India?
All U.S. citizens need a valid passport and valid Indian visa to enter and exit India for any purpose (also see Special Circumstances section below). Please ensure you have the correct type of visa for your planned activity in India. If you have the incorrect visa you may be refused entry.