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The U.S. State Department said it will extend until March 31 its policy of granting consular officers greater leeway to waive some interview requirements.
Key Points:
Background: The State Department first implemented its expanded interview waiver policy in August in effort to limit the number of in-person visits and limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
BAL Analysis: While the expansion of the interview waiver benefits some applicants, the impact will likely continue to be limited both because consular officers retain discretion to require an interview and because of limited visa services because of the COVID-19 pandemic. BAL continues to monitor the administration’s response to the pandemic and will provide updates as information becomes available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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