Do all nonimmigrant visa applicants have to come to the Embassy for an interview? Apply for a U.S. Visa in India |
Do all nonimmigrant visa applicants have to come to the Embassy for an interview? Yes, for most applicants. There are only a few exceptions to the interview requirement. The following applicants generally do not have to appear in person: Applicants who are renewing their visa may be eligible for the Interview Waiver Program. Please visit the page http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp for more information about interview waiver eligibility. Applicants for A1, A2 (official travelers on central government business), C2, C3 (central government officials in transit on central government business) or G1, G2, G3, G4 (central government officials traveling in connection with an international organization, or employees of an international organization) Children under the age of 14 years of age at the date of the initial visa interview in the Embassy or Consulate if either of the parents have a valid nonimmigrant visa. Applicants over 80.