Wednesday - May 6, 2026
Sen. Collins Urges State Department to Reopen U.S. Consulates, Address Visa Backlog
November 11, 2021
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:

Due to closures and backlogs at U.S. consulates worldwide, temporary workers, students, tourists, and many others are facing significant wait times to receive nonimmigrant visas. U.S. Senator Susan Collins wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to request an update on the efforts being undertaken to address the limited accessibility of American co . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Name:
What's your
Affiliation
Government Newspaper / Media Business
Public Policy Individual / Student Educators
Email:
Phone:
Organization, if any:
State/Country you are in:
Additonal questions
or comments:

Click here for more information about our products

Click here for more information about our products