Beginning on September 2, 2025, U.S. consulates will implement a more restrictive version of the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview waiver (IW) program. The IW program is also commonly referred to as ...
From September 2, 2025, almost all US nonimmigrant visa applicants worldwide must attend an in-person interview. The visa interview waiver program will mostly end, including for many UAE applicants.