Visa interview waiver process revisions

Written By Diane Rish

29 July 2025

The Department of State issued updated nonimmigrant-visa interview waiver criteria, superseding the interview waiver update from February 18, 2025, and requiring more individuals to have in-person interviews at U.S. Consulates when processing for a visa. As of September 2, 2025, DOS will require in-person interviews for individuals on F, H-1B, and L visas. See here.

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