The US Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs reports that the database responsible for handling biometric clearances has been restored and is undergoing testing.  As of today, June 24, 2015, 39 posts are back online and issuing visas.  These posts represent more than two-thirds of the visa issuing posts worldwide.  Government officials expect the system to be fully reconnected this week as they work into the weekend to clear the backlog.  As the system is fully restored, additional posts will gradually resume operations for visa issuance. 

Visa applicants should check the website of the nearest embassy or consulate for appointment availability and up-to-date messages regarding visa issuance.

Below is the list of posts that are back online for visa issuance: 

1. Paris

2. Monterrey

3. Ciudad Juarez

4. Guangzhou

5. Beijing

6. Shanghai

7. Tijuana

8. Nuevo Laredo

9. Mexico City

10. Guadalajara

11. Mumbai

12. New Delhi

13. Sao Paolo

14. Chennai

15. Manila

16. Bogota

17. Buenos Aires

18. Rio de Janeiro

19. Tel Aviv

20. Merida

21. Hermosillo

22. Karachi

23. Seoul

24. Lima

25. Santo Domingo

26. Kingston

27. Shenyang

28. Chengdu

29. DPT

30. Lagos

31. Guayaquil

32. London

33. Brasilia

34. Moscow

35. San Salvador

36. Quito

37. Ho Chi Minh

38. Hanoi

39. Kyiv