In-Person Interview for Indians Applying for US Visa Waived Till 31 Dec 2022

A senior American diplomat told leaders of the Indian community that the United States (US) government has waived in-person interview requirements for many Indian visa applicants till 31 December, according to a PTI report published on Sunday, 27 February.

Those who are eligible for the waiver include students (F, M, and academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), cultural visas, and visa for those with extraordinary abilities (O, P, and Q visas).

"This is much-needed support to visa applicants. This would be very helpful to our friends and immediate family members and remove a lot of their concerns and remove inconveniences," said Ajay Jain Bhutoria, a south Asian community leader in the US. He is also member of US President's Advisory Commission for Asian Americans.