For a Costa Rican applicant, I need to know when new B1/B2 tourist visa interview appointments are typically released by the U.S. Embassy. Also, what specific urgent travel reasons qualify for an expedited appointment, and is tourism considered a valid reason for requesting an expedited visa appointment?
Navigate to the 'Important Visa Information' page at https://cr.usembassy.gov/visas/important-visa-information/ Locate the 'Schedule for Opening Interview Appointments' section to find the release schedule for B1/B2 tourist visa appointments. Locate the 'Apply for an Expedited Visa Appointment' section. Identify the list of urgent travel needs that qualify for an expedited appointment. Determine if tourism travel is listed as a qualifying reason for an expedited appointment. Synthesize the findings into a concise answer.
State that new interview appointments for tourist visas (B1/B2) are opened every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. List the types of urgent travel that qualify for an expedited appointment: Medical Need, Once-in-a-Lifetime Events, Business Travel, Air/Sea Crew, Students or exchange visitors. Clearly state that no expedited appointments are available for tourism travel.