The US State Department will soon begin a pilot project for an expedited B1/B2 visa appointment at a fee of $750. This will allow the applicants to get an interview appointment at selected posts ...

Starting July 1, 2026, B1/B2 visa applicants can opt for a $750 fee for quicker interview appointments at designated US consulates.

According to a temporary final rule published by the US State Department in the Federal Register, the pilot programme will run from July 1 to December 31, 2026. The United States is set to launch a ...

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Indians planning to travel to the United States this summer may face unexpected delays as technical problems affecting key US visa processing websites continue to disrupt visa applications, interview ...

The State Department’s pilot will let eligible B1/B2 applicants seek interview slots within 10 business days at selected posts, but it will not guarantee visa approval.

US visa update: The “temporary final rule” (TFR), effective July 1, 2026, gives B1/ B2, business and tourism non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants a chance to move to the front of the appointment line ...

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.

Effective as of September 6, all nonimmigrant US visa applicants including international students must schedule interviews at their local US embassy or consulate, or face an increased risk of ...