The US State Department (DOS) has authorized a discretionary waiver of the in-person interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants through December 31, 2022. Those eligible for a possible waiver
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White House calls for immediate enhancements to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
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The White House released a fact sheet on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) (see below) , including information on new security changes announced yesterday. The fact sheet states that DHS…
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USCIS Guidance on Permanent Residency Applications by Visa Waiver Entrants
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On November 14, 2013, after much controversy in the past years, the USCIS has finally clarified in its Policy Memorandum (PM-602-0093) that certain individuals who entered the U.S. pursuant to…
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Interview Waiver Program and Drop Box System for U.S. Visa Applications in India
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The Interview Waiver Program (IWP), recently introduced in India, allows certain Indian U.S. visa applicants who are applying to renew a visa in the same class of a visa previously…
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