To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 13, 2021, the Department of State released frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the immigrant visa backlog and consular processing. The FAQ notes that the immigrant visa interview backlog has developed "because of limitations in staffing and other COVID-related operational constraints preventing us from processing the same volume of applicants as pre-pandemic." In addition, the FAQ cites previous presidential proclamations that "restricted visa processing for many immigrants for nearly a year." The Department said it would take time to process the cases affected by these travel