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Interview Requirements

U.S. Reinstates In-Person Visa Interviews for Most Applicants, Ending Broad Waivers

Expect longer waits, with waivers restricted to narrow diplomatic categories plus select B‑1/B‑2 renewals.

U.S. Removes Age-Based Visa Interview Waivers in Mexico Starting Sept. 2

State Department to Require In-Person Interviews for Nearly All Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants From Sept. 2