
Starting tomorrow, no shortcuts for US visas - interviews becomes mandatory for almost everyone
Published on: Sept. 1, 2025, 3:49 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Starting September 2, 2025, the US State Department will require nearly all nonimmigrant visa applicants to attend in-person interviews, ending previous age-based exemptions and 'drop box' renewals. This change impacts students, business professionals, and frequent travelers, potentially leading to longer wait times for appointments.