From September 2, 2025, almost all US nonimmigrant visa applicants worldwide must attend an in-person interview. The visa interview waiver program will mostly end, including for many UAE applicants.

From September 2, 2025, a major shift in the visa renewal process will take place. Almost all non-immigrant visa applicants, including children under 14 and adults over 79, must attend an in-person ...

The Department of State has announced major changes to its visa interview policies that are set to take effect from September 2. Under the revised rules, most nonimmigrant visa applicants would be ...

International travelers seeking to renew their U.S. visas must meet stricter requirements and may see longer wait times. Effective February 18, 2025, DOS has officially reverted the special ...

The Department of State announced it is restricting the eligibility for visa interview waiver appointments (commonly known as dropbox). To remain eligible for dropbox, applicants must be applying for ...

The visa application process to enter the United States has become subject to greater degrees of scrutiny than in the past. For this reason, the application process can take up to six months or more.

Applicants for F-1 and J-1 visas need to prepare for their interviews at a US Embassy or Consulate by being aware of the important criteria that consular officials consider. In addition to being ...