The US State Department has temporarily halted visa appointments to implement a training program for consular officers.

The State Department's temporary pause on immigrant visa appointments for officer training creates uncertainty for applicants ...

The State Department has indefinitely extended a program that gives consular offices the discretion to waive in-person interviews for low-risk nonimmigrant visa applicants who are applying within 48 ...

The Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Expedited Appointment Pilot Program, updated on August 18, 2026, is designed to help applicants with urgent travel needs secure an interview within 10 business days, ...

International travelers seeking to renew their U.S. visas must meet stricter requirements and may see longer wait times. Effective February 18, 2025, DOS has officially reverted the special ...

The expanded pilot program now covers more countries, but the expedited fee only moves the interview date forward.

The Donald Trump U.S. administration has temporarily suspended visa interviews for applicants worldwide, raising concerns ...

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The US State Department is creating a new fast pass for tourists and business travellers willing to pay $750 to bypass the line for a visa interview — but without any guarantee of securing a visa.