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US shortens non-immigrant visa renewal period for Vietnamese to 12 months

By Phan Anh   February 12, 2025 | 12:11 am PT Google Get VnExpress first in Google Search info See more of the news you trust. Make VnExpress a preferred source to prioritise our updates in your Google search results
US shortens non-immigrant visa renewal period for Vietnamese to 12 months
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The U.S. has reduced the window for non-immigrant visa renewals for Vietnamese residents from 48 months after expiration to 12 months, according to information on the USTravelDocs website.

The change in renewal window is a reversion back to the original policy. Previously, an extension to 48 months took effect in 2021 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Under the new policy, those renewing non-immigrant visas by mail and without the need of interview must have a U.S. visa that is either still valid or has expired less than 12 months ago.

The 12-month period is calculated from the visa's expiration date to the date the renewal application arrives at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

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