USA Updates Visa Interview Waiver Guidance

The US Department of State has modified the interview waiver system for non-immigrant visa applications, specifically impacting student visa eligibility. The update, effective from January 1, 2024, outlines that certain categories of interview waivers will persist in the national interest, subject to annual reviews. Under the revised criteria, applicants in any non-immigrant visa category, including students, may qualify for an interview waiver if they had a previous non-immigrant visa (excluding a B visa) issued within the last 48 months of the current application