New Delhi: In a major relief, the US Embassy in India announced that travelers with “clearance received” or “departure authorization” on their previous visas, can now avail of the interview waiver process to apply for a new visa.
Amid the ongoing effort to streamline the visa application process, the US Embassy in India took to Twitter and added “More good news for U.S. visa renewals! Travelers with “clearance received” or “department authorization” on their previous visas can now use the interview waiver process to apply for a new visa.”
More good news for U.S. visa renewals! Travelers with "clearance received" or "department authorization" on their previous visas can now use the interview waiver process to apply for a new visa. For additional interview waiver criteria, please see our website. pic.twitter.com/SW0X5U5sHa
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) April 27, 2023
The new update will mean that travellers who were previously required to attend the interview in-person at the US Embassy can now waive the interview process.
According to reports, the interview waiver process will be eligible for applicants renewing their visa in the same category within 48 months of expiration.
The US Embassy further added that “The Department of State has also authorized consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for travelers applying for F, H-1, H-3, H-4, non-blanket L, M, O, P, Q, and academic J visas who were previously issued any type of visa if they are applying for a visa in their country of nationality or residence.”
However, applicants applying through the interview waiver process should allow up to three weeks from the time a passport has been accepted at the Visa Application Center until the passport is delivered or they are notified that the passport is ready for pickup.
The traveler must further note that during this period it will not be possible to withdraw the passport or expedite the processing under any circumstances.
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