The Biden administration has extended interview waivers for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants from the Caribbean and other areas.
The announcement came as the government said it recognises the positive impact of travel to the United States by foreign student and temporary work visa holders on the US economy and is committed to facilitating nonimmigrant travel and further reducing visa wait times.
The US Department of State says the Secretary of State has made a determination extending the authority of consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain nonimmigrant visa categories through December 31, 2023.
It said consular officers are authorised until then to continue to waive in-person interviews on a case-by-case basis for certain first-time and/or renewing applicants.
The State Department said these categories of visas are for Temporary Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Workers (H-2 visas), Students (F and M visas), and Academic Exchange Visitors (academic J visas).
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