Essential Information for US Immigration: What Are the Requirements for an Interview Waiver?

Essential Information for US Immigration: What Are the Requirements for an Interview Waiver?

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The interview waiver is a newly introduced policy for US immigration visas, and only a portion of applicants who meet specific criteria are eligible to apply for it. So, after immigrating to the United States, what exactly are the requirements to apply for an interview waiver?

 

Generally speaking, individuals immigrating to the United States must meet the following conditions to be eligible for an interview waiver:

1.The applicant must have previously been issued a US non-immigrant visa;;

2.The applicant must be applying for the same type of US visa as their most recent one, and the most recent visa must have been applied for at the same embassy;;

3.The applicant has not been refused a US visa since obtaining their most recent one;;

4.Except for H-category visa applicants, other visa applicants submitting a new application at CITIC Bank must ensure the interval from their last visa expiration date does not exceed 48 months(including 48 months);and except for H-category visa holders, other visa applicants must not have stayed in the United States for more than 90 days per visit;;

5.The applicant must be physically present in China;;

6.Hold a valid private passport, and the passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your planned departure date from the United States.

 

Notes:

H-1aProfessional nurses temporarily employed by US entities.

H-1bPersonnel with special talents and expertise temporarily employed by US entities.

H-2aAgricultural personnel engaged in short-term or seasonal work.

H-2bSkilled or unskilled workers engaged in temporary services or labor.

H-3Temporary trainees.

H-4H-1,H-2,H-3Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age of visa holders.

 

For example, when a child under 14 years old applies for a US visa accompanied by a guardian, the guardian must bring the child's documents to the interview, including: 1. Household registration book (Hukou); 2. Passport; 3. Birth certificate; 4. Student ID; 5. Accompanying appointment confirmation page; 6. Awards received from participating in competitions.

 

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