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10 hours ago, NatashaK1 said:

Yh it was mostly for emergency services they were not processing CRBA applications etc. Now they’ve resumed all other USC services including CRBA, not Nigeria though but i saw the info on this forum and verified through the countries website. I took screenshots of the announcement, this was from USEM Amsterdam and USEM Vietnam. At least they have a plan in place and would probably start regular visa services soon. There are also some countries that have started rescheduling appointments as well. 

Good job! Let's hope this is an indication that other USEMs will follow suit as summer heats up and the world is winning the war against Covid-19. 

14 hours ago, NatashaK1 said:

At this point I’ve prepared my mind for the worst including having to attend another interview. BUT!! Can they just open!!! Some countries have already resumed normal US citizen services with plans to resume normal visa services soon.  But no word from the US embassy here. 

I doubt ACS (Citizen Services) were ever stopped even with the lockdown and evacuations. They may have been restricted to essential services, but remember we have USCs posted or residing incountry with no plans of leaving soon. The DHS via the embassy MUST always be available and responsible for them, even at short notice. On resumption of normal consular services? Let's just keep our fingers crossed. 

13 hours ago, juliusbliss said:

Your last statement is my point exactly. Why the delay in just issuing visas after emailing to drop passport saying you've reviewed and completed the process. Huh? 

Good question. I hope we get answers soon. 

13 hours ago, Davie92 said:

This is exactly it... I had to finally send in my petitioners full bank statement and filled new AOS with recent and old 1099 and tax returns, because she has enough resources to sponsor me, which they accepted instead of a joint sponsor.

I have a question: what is a reasonable expectation for people waiting for approval/issuance of their visas who's medicals are expiring soon. Since the visas are yet to be issued, will they be required to pay for both the visa fees along with the requiring fresh medicals?