The Department of State issued a final rule on February 22, 2021, to revise the definition of "equivalent of a diplomatic passport" to include non-national passports issued by a competent authority other than a foreign government and as designated by the Secretary of State; and to clarify the categories of nonimmigrants who may be eligible for a "diplomatic type" or "official type" visa, irrespective of the nonimmigrant visa classification.
Details:
- Visas: Eligibility for Diplomatic and Official Visas, Final Rule, Dept. of State, Feb. 22, 2021, https://bit.ly/3s7xfmk
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