VISAConnect Services

25/07/2024

Hello everyone and welcome to our Ask-the-Consul visa chat!

We’re ready to take your questions. Please post them in the comments and we will try to answer as many as we can during the next hour.

Remember that this is a public forum so you should not post personal information like your case number in the chat.

23/07/2024

Be sure to log in and hear from the experts about your burning questions!

Do you have questions about U.S. visas?

Join us on Thursday, July 25, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm for our Visas Q&A session. Your questions will be answered during the hour by a Consular Officer!

Start thinking about your questions and post them during the chat on Thursday. We look forward to hearing from you then!

22/06/2024

We are pleased to announce applications for 2025 Fulbright Foreign Student Program is now open! Application deadline is August 12, at 11:59 PM!

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program scholarship gives Guyanese citizens the opportunity to complete a master’s or PhD at a higher education institution in the United States.

See all eligibility requirements and application details here: http://ow.ly/u3Ut50N51wO Be sure to check out the resources tab to assist you in submitting a complete application!

27/12/2023

Did you know the U.S Embassy provides a range of Emergency Services to U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Guyana? We’re here for you!

Learn about the ways we can help at: https://gy.usembassy.gov/ask-the-consul-december-2023/.

06/12/2023

Get ready Bartica! Our Consular team will be in your area on Thursday, Dec 07. Come out to the Bartica Community Center 11:30 am to learn more about U.S. Visas and about the services we provide to American citizens in Guyana.

Need to apply for or renew a U.S. passport? We’ll be providing that service on site as well! Call us on 225-4900 Ext: 4222/4332 if you would like to apply for a U.S. passport during our visit.

We look forward to engaging with you on Thursday!

14/11/2023

Accessibility ensures that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have equal access to resources and opportunities. Prioritizing accessibility ensures that diversity and equity are inclusive of all.

Read on for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative - YLAI four key actions to center accessibility in your business and create a culture of belonging: https://ylai.state.gov/centering-accessibility-and-belonging/

14/11/2023

Our Consular tip for today is to ensure that your contact details are accurate when completing your visa application forms (DS-160 & DS-260) and when registering your appointment online. Using your own email address and telephone number is strongly recommended.

We use the contact information you provide to notify you:

🔸 If there is a change in your appointment date/time
🔸 When your visa is ready for pick-up
🔸 If we need any additional information/documents to process your application

Don’t let something as simple as your contact information delay your visa processing!

27/10/2023

Hello everyone and welcome to our Ask-the-Consul visa chat!

We’re ready to take your questions. Please post them in the comments and we will try to answer as many as we can during the next hour.

Remember that this is a public forum so you should not post personal information like your case number in the chat.

17/08/2023

You have talent, we have opportunities. Do you have
✅ high-skill work experience and
✅ strong English or French language skills?

Learn more about the 3 immigration programs managed by our Express Entry system that provide a fast path to permanent residence and the steps you need to take in order to apply: https://bit.ly/3OXTCZR

17/08/2023

Congratulations 🎉 to our young Guyanese representatives.

We are pleased to announce that Shonjay Mendonca, Naila Rahaman, Alyssa Persaud, Mya Saunders, Charisa Corbin, Carrian Perriera, Omario Gooding and Mellesia Lindie will represent Guyana in the 2023 U.S. Department of State’s sponsored Youth Ambassadors Program.

This year’s cohort will travel to Washington D.C., Virginia, and Vermont to engage in experiential learning activities; leadership trainings; civic participation and volunteering.

Following the program, the youth ambassadors will apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired by implementing projects that serve the needs of their communities.

17/08/2023

We know you’re excited about your prospective travels to the U.S., and we know it may be more cost-effective to buy an airline ticket early; however, if you do not already have a visa, buying your ticket first may cost you more in the long run.

Our Tip: Save yourself from additional expenses from changing a flight! Wait until you have your passport and visa in hand before making flight arrangements.

22/05/2023

There has been an increase in the number of third-party preparers or visa service providers creating fake appointment letters and charging exorbitant fees for visa services you can do yourself. Check out our most recent Ask-the-Consul publication for tips to avoid being scammed during the visa process: https://gy.usembassy.gov/ask-the-consul-may-2023/.