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DOS Announces Update to Interview Waiver Policy

7/25/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072804. Consular Processing

The Department of State (DOS) announced an update of its interview waiver policy, effective 9/2/25. Most nonimmigrant visa applicants will generally require an in-person interview with a consular officer. This supersedes the Interview Waiver Update of 2/18/25.

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 25072804.