7M nonimmigrant visas granted without in-person interviews

  • CBP lacks data on visa holder interviews by State Department
  • Fingerprint collection waived for an unknown number of visas
  • Visa overstays remain a low priority despite security concerns

Ali BradleyDamita MenezesUpdated: JUN 29, 2024 / 05:59 PM CDT

In December 2023, DoS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to expand the categories of visas and applicants eligible for interview waivers starting January 1, 2024. The fingerprint waiver program concluded in December 2023.

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