U.S. embassy in Armenia introduces new visa application proceduresDecember 19, 2012 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On December 17, the U.S. embassy in Armenia started to implement new visa application and appointment procedures, with the changes to facilitate the process of applying for a U.S. non-immigrant visa. Under the new procedures, visa applicants will receive the following services: the application fee may be paid by any of the following: (1) telephone by calling the local number at +374 60 270 113 (if dialing outside of Armenia) or 0 60 270 113 (if dialing within Armenia), U.S. number at +1-703-439-2353 or via Skype - usvisaarmenia, (2) online at www.usvisa-info.com, or (3) in person at any branch of the Ardshininvestbank. Applicants must pay by using cash or credit card. Visa appointments may be scheduled free of charge by telephone by calling the local number or online at www.usvisa-info.com. When an applicant pays the fee, the applicant’s passport (valid government-issued form of identification) must be presented to the bank teller. The applicant’s passport number will be tied to the fee paid at the bank. The same rule applies to online fee payments, press service of U.S. embassy in Armenia reported. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |