Due to the current regional conflict in the Middle East, multiple U.S. embassies and consulates in multiple countries are experiencing significant disruptions to services, including temporary closures or delays. This may impact international students and scholars seeking to apply for visas in their home countries. 

At this time, the U.S. State Department has not posted guidance on whether  visa services will resume in alternative countries or locations. In the meantime, travelers should check the U.S. embassy website for their country for information about consular and visa operations. Please click here for the State Department's most recent information about embassy and consular operations in the Middle East.

ISSS is monitoring the situation actively and will update information as it becomes available.