The US Department of State has issued a directive - effective immediately - requiring non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants, including Indians, to set up their interview appointments exclusively in ...

The United States has tightened visa rules, ending the option for quick appointments abroad for Indian travellers. The move signals stricter immigration enforcement under the current administration.

With no new interview dates showing up, Indian professionals are being warned against travelling home for visa stamping ...

On February 18, 2025, the US Department of State announced a new policy requiring more foreign nationals to attend in-person interviews to apply for nonimmigrant visas. The announcement rolls back a ...

Therefore, ISSS strongly recommends that nonimmigrant visa applicants schedule interviews only in their country of citizenship or residence, not in countries they are visiting for personal or ...

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced on July 25, 2025, that it will update the categories of applicants eligible for a waiver of the non-immigrant visa interview. The revised visa interview ...

The U.S. Department of State has announced updated guidance restricting eligibility for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers at U.S. Consulates. Under the revised guidance, nonimmigrant visa applicants ...