US EditionH-1B visas: Federal government mandates in-person interviews for overseas renewals
- Federal authorities are making in-person interviews mandatory for H-1B visa renewals overseas, starting September 2, 2025.
- Technology companies argue H-1B visas are essential for competitiveness, while critics claim they displace U.S. workers and lower wages.
- Kelli Duehning expressed concern that the interview requirement will cause delays at consulates and field offices in the U.S.
- The Department of State stated that in-person interviews help detect fraud in visa applications.
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H-1B visas: Federal government mandates in-person interviews for overseas renewals
Amid furious debate among supporters of President Donald Trump over the H-1B visa for foreign workers, federal authorities are making in-person interviews mandatory for renewals in visa holders’ home countries. Technology companies say the visas — intended for workers with specialized skills, and requiring renewal every three years — are key to maintaining competitiveness, but critics charge they are used to suppress wages and replace U.S. worke…
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