By Elizabeth M. Klarin ( September 12, 2023, 2:48 PM EDT) -- Applying for a U.S. visa can be a stressful process for foreign nationals worldwide — particularly in the post-pandemic environment. Visas are issued by the U.S. Department of State through officers at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, and this agency has been one of the most severely impacted by the COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions over the past three-and-a-half years....