U.S.
visa processing posts in Canada are urging third-country national (TCN)
applicants to seek appointments at other U.S. Embassies and Consulates, such as
those located in the applicants’ home countries. A TCN is an individual who
applies for a visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in a country where the
individual is not a citizen or national.
The U.S. Department of State has reported that, as a result of heavy demand by
Canada-based visa applicants during June, July, and August, the seven Canadian
posts are extremely limited in their ability to accept TCN cases during these
peak demand months. Canadian posts will offer increased appointment
availability for TCNs during non-peak processing times, namely October and
November, and January through May. In the event of emergency cases during the
peak demand period, applicants may seek consideration for scheduling an interview
at a Canadian post by visiting canada.usembassy.gov.
