In a significant change to regional immigration services, the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius will cease processing immigration visas from December 2, 2024. This move centralizes these services in Stockholm, Sweden, affecting Lithuanian nationals seeking various types of immigration visas to the United States.
Service Changes
Affected Visas
- Family reunification visa
- Green Card applications
- Fiancé (K-type) visas
- V92/V93 refugee family visa
Continuing Services in Vilnius
- Non-immigrant visa processing
- U.S. citizen services
- Current application completion
- Document processing
Impact on Applicants
New Requirements
- Travel to Stockholm necessary
- In-person interviews required
- Additional planning needed
- Timeline adjustments
Transition Period
- Current interviews honored
- Additional document submission urgency
- Existing application completion
- Processing location changes
Regional Context
European Processing Centers
- Nine regional processing centers
- Stockholm’s expanded role
- Regional consolidation trend
- Service efficiency goals
Practical Implications
For Lithuanian Nationals
- Travel considerations
- Cost implications
- Timeline planning
- Documentation preparation
This change reflects a broader trend of centralizing U.S. immigration services in Europe. While potentially creating additional travel requirements for Lithuanian applicants, the move aims to streamline processing and reduce wait times for immigration visa.
