Department of State Response to AILA Inquiries

The Department of State’s Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Consular Affairs (L/CA), and the Visa Office in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, value our ongoing dialogue with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). We find these discussions, and the publication of our responses on Travel.State.Gov, essential for transparent communication regarding our immigration policies and procedures. Below are the Department’s responses to AILA’s questions from the October 10, 2024 meeting.