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The U.S. Embassy in India recently announced new measures to consolidate B1/B2 interview waiver appointments.
Key Points:
Additional Information: Applicants with appointments booked prior to Nov. 15, 2023, may proceed with their appointment to the VAC or Document Dropoff Center with the updated DS-160 confirmation page. For appointments booked on or after Nov. 15, 2023, applicants must bring the original DS-160 confirmation page used to schedule the appointment and resubmit with a new updated DS-160 confirmation page to the VAC or Document Dropoff location on the day of the appointment.
BAL Analysis: The consolidation is part of the U.S. Mission’s continuing efforts to streamline visa processing. India set a record last year, processing a record-breaking 1.4 million U.S. visas in 2023, and reduced B1/B2 visitor visa wait times from 1,000 to 250 days. Visa applicants are encouraged to check the U.S. Embassy & Consulates visas website for additional updates.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
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