Changes to US Visa Rules: Interview Waivers Sharply Limited

Beginning September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will significantly restrict its non-immigrant visa (NIV) interview waiver program, meaning that most applicants will now be required to attend in-person interviews at U.S. consulates. According to a recent advisory from the US Embassy, the revised policy will end the broader, COVID-era waiver system that allowed…
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