US Makes Changes for Visa Holders: What to Know
Immigration,Trump Agenda,Visas,Immigration Reform,State Department
The State Department has announced a major change to the Visa Interview Waiver Program, commonly referred to as the "Dropbox" process, reverting eligibility requirements to pre-pandemic standards.
The move, which was made official on Thursday, means that many nonimmigrant visa holders who once qualified for interview waivers may now have to undergo in-person interviews at U.S. consulates.
The U.S. government allowed certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to renew their visas without an in-person interview through the Interview Waiver Program, also known as the "Dropbox" process...
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