Based on an alert posted over the weekend by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Mission China, effective December 15, 2022 the U.S. Embassy and Consular Offices in China have suspended all services, except those to handle emergencies for U.S. citizens, and has cancelled scheduled appointments. This action is taken in response to the COVID-19 surge in China. No date has been given for when services will resume. The Alert is available here: https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/alert-update-from-u-s-mission-china-consular-services-for-december-15-2022/
If you have a scheduled interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy or one of the U.S. Consulates in China, it is recommended that you contact them at the email address for the consular post provided in the Alert to confirm if your appointment is still active or if you will need to reschedule your interview.
The MIT International Scholars Office (ISchO) and International Students Office (ISO) and will post any updates as they are received.
If you have any questions or concerns about how this may impact you, please reach out to your advisor at the ISchO or the ISO.