After the H1-B visa fee hike another jolt comes for Us nonimmigrant visa and the student visas ! The US State Department is rolling out stricter rules for visa interview waivers, commonly known as the dropbox programme, which is likely to impact international students and professionals heading to America. The new will be effective from October 1, 2025 and will sharply limit who can bypass in-person interviews.

What does the new rule says?

Under the new rules, most nonimmigrant visa applicants — including minors under 18 and seniors over 79 — will now typically need to appear for an in-person interview at the US embassy or consulate. Also Read | How the $100K H1-B visa fee will hurt US-India ties—and companies

Who is eligible for the visa?

The interview waiver will remain avail

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