Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Election Process in Bangladesh

The Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on Bangladeshi individuals responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh.

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Assistant Secretary Donald Lu’s Interview with Channel i Tritiyo Matra’s Zillur Rahman

Welcome to the show. Just about three hours ago your Secretary of State Mr. Antony Blinken announced a new visa policy to promote democratic actions in Bangladesh.

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Announcement of Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh 

Today, I am announcing a new visa policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) (“3C”) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to support Bangladesh’s goal of holding free, fair, and peaceful national elections. 

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Frequently Asked Questions on New Visa Policy in Support of Bangladesh’s Elections

Q. To whom would these visa restrictions apply? A. This policy applies to any individual responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh. This includes current or former Bangladeshi officials, government supporters, and opposition members, among others. This would also include the immediate family members of such persons.

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Information for Visa Applicants Regarding Coronavirus

In response to the global COVID-19 outbreak, U.S. Embassy Dhaka has cancelled all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments, starting March 19, 2020.  We will resume regular visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date. 

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Important Notice Regarding Changes in Visa Collection Center

With effect from January 17th, 2018, Passport pick-up and Submission locations are being changed to as mentioned below. When your passport is available at the pick-up location you will receive an email and an SMS that your passport is “Ready for Pick Up”. For more information, please visit:http://www.ustraveldocs.com/bd/bd-niv-passporttrack.asp#LocationsandTimings

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