Entry of foreign nationals who were present in the People’s Republic of China, not including the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, or the Islamic Republic of Iran, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in, have traveled recently to, or intend to travel to China or Iran prior to your planned trip to the United States; are experiencing flu-like symptoms; or believe you may have may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus; we recommend you postpone your visa interview appointment by at least 14 days subsequent to your departure from the subject country(ies). For questions about rescheduling a pending consular appointment, please send an email to consularashgab@state.gov