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ARTICLE · 17 MARCH 2021

Interview Waiver Eligibility Extended For Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants

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The State Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have expanded interview waiver eligibility for nonimmigrant visa applicants.

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Key Points

  • The State Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have expanded interview waiver eligibility for nonimmigrant visa applicants
  • In-person interview waivers were previously limited to applicants with currently valid visas or whose visas had expired in the previous 24 months
  • Consular officers are now authorized to waive the interview requirement for visa applicants whose visas expired in the previous 48 months
  • The agencies implemented the temporary measures due to ongoing risks from COVID-19 and they will be in effect through December 31, 2021
  • Applicants should check their closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for more information

Overview

The State Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have granted consular officers greater authority to waive in-person interview requirements for individuals who are applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification. The temporary measure is in effect through

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