This change will allow consular officers to continue processing certain nonimmigrant visa applications while limiting the number of applicants who must appear at a consular section, thereby reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission to other applicants and consular staff. The Secretary has temporarily extended the expiration period to 48 months. Previously, only those applicants whose nonimmigrant visa expired within 24 months were eligible for an interview waiver. Secretary Blinken, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification. For more information on waivers to the testing requirement please click here.Īdditionally, if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or believe you may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, you are strongly encouraged to postpone your appointment by at least 14 days. Travelers holding a National Interest Exception also remain subject to all applicable pre-departure testing requirements. All Presidential Proclamations restricting travel due to COVID-19 remain in place and continue to apply to subject potential travelers regardless of their test results or vaccination status. This requirement is separate from the visa application process. Airlines must deny boarding of passengers if they do not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery. Airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers before boarding. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all air passengers entering the United States to present a negative COVID-19 test (a viral detection test for SARS-CoV- 2 approved or authorized by the relevant national authority), taken within one day of departure.
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