Visa Notices

Nonimmigrant Visas

American Institute in Taiwan Auction (11/30/2021) - AIT is auctioning a batch of used furniture, scrap electrical appliances, and fiberglass step ladders. Please go to the AIT Online Auction website to register and start bidding. The auction will be open for bids from November 30th-December 6th. Winning bidders will be notified by e-mail shortly after bidding closes. The buyer is solely responsible for pickup of the ...
Important Information for Visa Applicants (7/15/2020) - As of Wednesday, July 15, AIT Taipei has resumed routine visa services. We are currently prioritizing student and exchange visitor visa processing (F,M,J). Please be aware that wait times may be long for routine appointments. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, you may follow the guidance provided at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/tw/tw-niv-expeditedappointment.asp to ...
AIT/Taipei and AIT/Kaohsiung will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 (12/19/2019) - Due to a recent Executive Order issued by President Trump, the AIT Taipei office and Kaohsiung office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Please note that we will also be closed on December 25 for Christmas.
AIT Relocation to New Office Complex (NOC) in Neihu (5/6/2019) - AIT Relocation to New Office Complex (NOC) in Neihu. AIT Taipei will be open for business at Neihu beginning on May 6, 2019. | PR-1909E | April 3, 2019
Global Entry (11/1/2017) - On November 1, 2017, Taiwan became the 3rd location in East Asia and the 12th worldwide whose passport holders are eligible for Global Entry, a program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Global Entry allows expedited immigration and customs clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the ...
Implementation of Executive Order on Visas (6/30/2017) - Beginning June 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), the United States began implementing certain travel restriction provisions in Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. The temporary suspension of entry applies, with limited exceptions, only to foreign nationals from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, ...
DHS Aviation Security Announcement (6/30/2017) - On June 28, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced enhanced security screening measures for all commercial flights to the United States. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security website for more details. (Posted: 6/30/2017, NIV)
New Visa Photo Requirements (9/26/2016) - Beginning November 1, 2016, you must remove your eyeglasses for U.S. visa photos. This policy change serves to enhance the security of the application process and verify your identify faster. (Posted: 2016/9/26, NIV)
United States Announces Updated Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)- Additional Enhancements to the Visa Waiver Program (6/18/2016) - On June 17, 2016 the United States announced additional changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015, including an updated ESTA application form. The new law does not ban travel to the United States, or admission into the United States, and the great majority of VWP travelers will not ...

Immigrant Visas

The DV-2023 Program begins on Wednesday, October 6, 2021… (10/5/2021) - The online system for submitting entries will be open beginning on October 6, 2021, and will close for entries on November 9, 2021.
Approved Panel Physician Sites… (10/21/2020) - As of April 6, 2020, AIT has two approved panel physician sites. All visa applicants that need a medical examination as part of their visa application must conduct their exam at one of the following hospitals with an approved panel physician:
Important Information for Visa Applicants (7/15/2020) - As of Wednesday, July 15, AIT Taipei has resumed routine visa services. We are currently prioritizing student and exchange visitor visa processing (F,M,J). Please be aware that wait times may be long for routine appointments. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, you may follow the guidance provided at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/tw/tw-niv-expeditedappointment.asp to ...
AIT/Taipei and AIT/Kaohsiung will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 (12/19/2019) - Due to a recent Executive Order issued by President Trump, the AIT Taipei office and Kaohsiung office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Please note that we will also be closed on December 25 for Christmas.
AIT Relocation to New Office Complex (NOC) in Neihu (5/6/2019) - AIT Relocation to New Office Complex (NOC) in Neihu. AIT Taipei will be open for business at Neihu beginning on May 6, 2019. | PR-1909E | April 3, 2019
Implementation of Executive Order on Visas (6/30/2017) - Beginning June 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), the United States began implementing certain travel restriction provisions in Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. The temporary suspension of entry applies, with limited exceptions, only to foreign nationals from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, ...
“USCIS Announces New Filing Location for Submitting Form I-407” (8/24/2016) - Beginning July 1, 2019, USCIS will no longer accept Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status, at international field offices by mail or in person. If you wish to abandon your permanent resident status and relinquish your I-551 Permanent Resident Card (“Green card”), you should file Form I-407 by mail directly to ...
New Procedures for Passport and Visa Delivery (12/30/2015) - Before your visa interview please register at www.ustraveldocs.com/tw to select a delivery address for your passport's delivery. If your visa application is approved, your passport and visa will be delivered to the pick-up location you selected. There are no extra fees associated with this service. (Posted 2015/12/30, IV)