Location: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, the Netherlands. Event: Many operators of trains and regional public transport (buses, metro, and trams) in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, Netherlands, have announced they will be on strike for 24 hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Due to the lack of transportation options for staff and customers, the …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 24 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Amsterdam, Visas
Wednesday October 3, 2018 registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program has started. Registration for the Diversity Visa stays open until noon, Eastern Standard Time, Tuesday, November 6, 2017 and is free. What is the Diversity Visa Program? This Congressionally mandated program, often called the Green Card Lottery makes available up to 50,000 immigrant diversity …
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By | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Visas
Deputy Consul General Pamela Hack met with TU Delft students Monday afternoon as part of the Consulate’s spring tour to highlight educational opportunities in the United States and explain the student visa application process. In addition to TU Delft, consular staff will meet with students in Amsterdam and Leiden this week. To learn more about applying for …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Scholarships and Exchanges, Visas | Tags: delft, tour
Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and protect the integrity of the process for all those …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 16 October, 2017 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Diversity Visa, Immigrant Visa
If you’re planning to study in the U.S. you need the visa that bests suits your purpose. The organization managing the Student Exchange Visitor Program , the Department of Homeland Security, has an interesting read on what the differences are between an F and J visa, both of which can be used for studying in the U.S. You can …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 11 August, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Education, Study in the U.S., Visas
In Summer 2017, the Amsterdam E Visa Unit is rolling out a new program that should both improve customer service and ensure integrity in the visa review process. The Amsterdam E Visa Unit is granting a Certificate of Enrollment to previously approved E Visa companies which meet certain standards. This enrollment is based on the …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Economic Issues, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed a new Executive Order on Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States which directs us to review current screening procedures, while protecting national security – our top priority when issuing visas. The Executive Order has an effective date of March 16, 2017. We are …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Featured Event, Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas, President of the United States, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Donald J. Trump
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and to protect the Nation from terrorist activities by foreign nationals admitted to …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, President of the United States, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Donald J. Trump
An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to visas and travel for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 5 February, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Visas
UPDATED: Under the Executive Order on Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals signed on January 27, 2017, visa issuance to nationals of the countries of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen has been suspended effective immediately until further notification. We will announce any other changes affecting travelers to the United …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Visas
Starting November 1, 2016, eye glasses will no longer be allowed in visa or passport photos. Your photo is a vital part of your visa and passport application. To learn more, review the information below on how to provide a suitable photo. The acceptance of your digital image or photo is at the discretion of the U.S. embassy or …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 29 September, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, U.S. Passports, Visas
