Within the nick of time, on December 21, 2023, the Division of State introduced that it’ll proceed its interview waiver coverage for sure nonimmigrant visa candidates. The company’s interview waiver coverage was beforehand set to run out on December 31, 2023. Nonetheless, its implementation will proceed beginning on January 1, 2024, and stay in place till additional discover.

Following consultations with the Division of Homeland Safety (DHS), the Secretary of State has decided that the next classes of interview waivers are within the nationwide curiosity.  Based mostly on this directive, Consular Officers now have the authority and discretion to waive the in-person interview for:

• First time H-2 visa candidates (short-term agricultural and non-agricultural staff); and
• Different nonimmigrant visa candidates making use of for any nonimmigrant visa classification who:
  • • Had been beforehand issued a nonimmigrant visa in any classification, except the one prior issued visa was a B visa; and
    • Are making use of inside 48 months of their most up-to-date nonimmigrant visa’s expiration date.

The Division of State reminds candidates who’re renewing a nonimmigrant visa in the identical classification inside 48 months of the prior visa’s expiration date, that they may proceed to be eligible for an interview waiver till additional discover.

To be eligible for an interview waiver, such candidates should additionally meet sure standards, together with that they:

• apply of their nation of nationality or residence.
• have by no means been refused a visa (except such refusal was overcome or waived).
• don’t have any obvious or potential ineligibility.

Please remember that regardless of the interview waiver directive, consular officers should still require in-person interviews on a case-by-case foundation or require them on account of native situations.

Candidates are suggested to test embassy and consulate web sites for detailed data concerning visa utility necessities and procedures, and to study extra concerning the embassy’s working standing and companies.

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