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U.S. Embassies Visa Applications Visa Requirements

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

DOS Tightens the Screws: Eliminates Interview Waivers and Forum Shopping

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently delivered a one-two punch to nonimmigrant visa processing: (1) as of September 2, 2025, the “interview waiver” (or “dropbox processing”) option for nonimmigrant visas has...more

Offit Kurman

Department of State Limits Nonimmigrant Visa Applications

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On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Department of State announced that, effective immediately, all applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas (NIV) should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Interview waiver, dropbox shortcuts for nonimmigrant visa applicants are going away

On July 25, the U.S. Department of State announced that, effective September 2, most nonimmigrant visa applicants will no longer qualify for a visa interview waiver. Additionally, India’s popular dropbox “appointments,” which...more

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