Recent H1B exceptions & Visa appointments

[skmmsk123]

With DOS recent (8/12) National Interest Exceptions to Presidential Proclamations (10014 & 10052) for H1-B's, does anyone know how to request an emergency appointment with US Consulate or how to proceed further? If an individual qualifies under following national interest exception ?

• Travel by applicants seeking to resume ongoing employment in the United States in the same position with the same employer and visa classification.  Forcing employers to replace employees in this situation may cause financial hardship.  Consular officers can refer to Part II, Question 2 of the approved Form I-129 to determine if the applicant is continuing in “previously approved employment without change with the same employer.”

 

Edited August 13, 2020 by skmmsk123
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[gopalakrishnach]

I feel consulates might start accepting visa appointments in near future.