


Consulate, but were unable to attend the scheduled appointment. I MPORTANT NOTICE: This page is NOT used for applicants who had already been interviewed and approved for Returning Resident (SB-1) status, received an Instruction Letter (Packet 3 – SB1), and scheduled for an SB-1 visa interview appointment by the U.S. Consulate General of Ho Chi Minh City for an interview. If you apply for an SB-1 visa, the first step is to make an online appointment to determine eligibility for Returning Resident Status here or contact the Call Center at 19006444 if you are in Vietnam or at +1-70 if you are in the United States before appearing at the U.S. The SB-1 visa is for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) who have remained outside the United States for over one year, or beyond the validity of the Re-entry Permit for reasons beyond their control to return to the United States to resume permanent residence. After the interview to determine Returning Resident Status eligibility.


At the interview to determine Returning Resident Status eligibility.
