US Student Visa Renewal Interviews Waived for Previously Cleared Applicants in 2023
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International students looking forward to renewing their US student visas can apply for an interview waiver if their previously accepted applications have stamps like - ‘clearance received’ or ‘department authorization’. Check out the official announcement below:
More good news for U.S. visa renewals! Travelers with "clearance received" or "department authorization" on their previous visas can now use the interview waiver process to apply for a new visa.
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) April 27, 2023
This is another announcement that has come from US Embassy in India. Indian students who are applying for US student visa renewal within 48 months of expiration, will be able to request an interview waiver, plus they should have the clearance too. This announcement has again proved that the US is helping Indian students to clear their visa processes easily with fewer hassles.
Waiting Time in Indian Cities for US Student Visa Interviews
Those Indian students who do not fit into this student visa interview waiver category will have to re-apply for the visa or seek a visa extension. Those who were refused the visa will not be able to avail of this waiver too. The waiting time per Indian state for the students applying for different types of student visas will vary. The details of waiting times are as follows:
US Student Visa Interview Waiting Time in Delhi
| Nonimmigrant Visa Type |
Appointment Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
39 Calendar Days |
| Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) |
359 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
3 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Visitors (B1/B2) |
3 Calendar Days |
US Student Visa Interview Waiting Time in Mumbai
| Nonimmigrant Visa Type |
Appointment Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
38 Calendar Days |
| Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) |
409 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
2 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Visitors (B1/B2) |
2 Calendar Days |
US Student Visa Interview Waiting Time in Kolkata
| Nonimmigrant Visa Type |
Appointment Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
38 Calendar Days |
| Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) |
400 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
1 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Visitors (B1/B2) |
170 Calendar Days |
US Student Visa Interview Waiting Time in Hyderabad
| Nonimmigrant Visa Type |
Appointment Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
38 Calendar Days |
| Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) |
339 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
11 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Visitors (B1/B2) |
15 Calendar Days |
US Student Visa Interview Waiting Time in Chennai
| Nonimmigrant Visa Type |
Appointment Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
38 Calendar Days |
| Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) |
322 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) |
1 Calendar Days |
| Interview Waiver Visitors (B1/B2) |
1 Calendar Days |
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