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State Department Updates Criteria for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State updated visa interview waiver (“drop box”) eligibility criteria for individuals renewing their visa stamps, resulting in sudden drop box appointment cancellations and administrative processing for some who had already submitted documents. The update, which took effect immediately, limiting eligibility for visa interview waivers, supersedes the expanded criteria set forth on December 21, 2023.
