Renewing an L-1 Visa in 2026 – Interviews and Location Rules

L-1 renewals generally require interviews, and applicants should book in their country of nationality or residence. Status extensions inside the United States remain a separate process.

L-1 renewals generally require interviews, and applicants should book in their country of nationality or residence. Status extensions inside the United States remain a separate process.

Short answer: two separate developments affected immigrant visa processing this summer, and they are often confused. The first is the pause on immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries. A federal court vacated that policy on August 21, 2026 and…