The spokesperson's statement came in the backdrop of the US government officially shutting down yesterday for the first time in five years after the Senate rejected a short-term spending bill to keep the federal government running.
"If you have a scheduled visa interview or American Citizen Services appointment, please arrive at the Embassy at your designated time," the spokesperson said.
The shutdown began when a few Republicans joined the Democrats in blocking the crucial measure that would have provided short-term funding for the Pentagon and other federal agencies.