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Visa Interview Waiver Program (VIWP) F-1 Visa Non-Immigrant Visas

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State Department Eliminating Majority of Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Beginning September 2

On July 25, 2025, the US State Department announced that US embassies will greatly reduce eligibility for the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program beginning on September 2, 2025. In addition, the State Department will...more

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Department of State Significantly Limits Visa Interview Waivers

On July 25, the U.S. Department of State announced a sweeping rollback of the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program — often called the “drop box” system. Under the drop box system, many applicants for nonimmigrant visas...more

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