New “Home Country Only” Visa Interview Rule and Termination of the Interview Waiver

Effective September 6, the United States has ended “third-country visa stamping.” All non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants must now schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence. Effective September 2, most NIV applicants will require an in-person interview with a consular officer.

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