US EditionUS to Scrap ‘Dropbox’ Visa Renewals From September 2: What This Means for Indians, Students and Workers
Most non-immigrant visa applicants must attend interviews as the US ends the Interview Waiver Programme to enhance security, affecting categories like H-1B and F visas, officials said.
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H-1B visa rule change: In-person interviews a must, may hit Indian techies
Starting September 2, the US will require most H-1B visa applicants, including Indian techies, to attend in-person interviews, ending the widely used Dropbox waiver. Experts warn of delays in visa processing, risking travel disruptions and potential loss of work permits. Visa experts urge early planning and careful monitoring of appointment slots to avoid complications.
Starting on 2 September 2025, the rules for the renewal of the U.S. visas are changing significantly, warns Ambassador of the United States of America in Bucharest. The categories of applicants who can obtain visas without normal procedures will be reduced dramatically, and most of those who apply for a visa for non-immigrant will have to take additional steps towards the current system.
How end of ‘Dropbox’ visa renewals in US from September 2 will impact Indians
From September 2, 2025, most non-immigrant visa holders in the US will no longer be able to renew their visas through the ‘Dropbox’ facility and will instead have to appear for in-person interviews. The Interview Waiver Programme, commonly called the ‘Dropbox’, has for years allowed eligible travellers to skip in-person interviews by submitting their documents at designated centres
US To Scrap "Dropbox" Visa Renewals From September 2: Here's What To Know
The United States has announced the closure of its "Dropbox" visa renewal, officially known as the Interview Waiver Program, for the majority of non-immigrant categories, including H-1B, H-4, F, M, O1, J, and L1.
US to end ‘Dropbox' visa renewals from September 2: What it means and how it will impact Indians
Come September 2, the US will officially withdraw its Interview Waiver Programme, commonly known as the "Dropbox facility", for most non-immigrant visas starting September 2, 2025. The decision is set to impact applying for a US visa for work, studies, and several other visa purposes under various categories.. For years, Dropbox has allowed eligible travellers to skip in-person interviews and submit documents at a designated location. It offered…
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