US visa policy requires interviews in applicant’s country of residence

The US Department of State has introduced a new policy in its visa application process.

This development follows a recent introduction of social media requirements on the US visa policy.

This latest development in the US visa application requires non-immigrant visa applicants to schedule interviews at the US Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence.

Meanwhile, this development has taken effect as of September 6, 2025.

This policy aims to streamline non-immigrant visa adjudications while managing global backlogs and security considerations