On May 27, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed all U.S. embassies and consulates to pause scheduling all new visa interview appointments for foreign national students and exchange visitors ...

Getting a visa interview for the U.S. has become a test of patience. The wait times for a visitor visa interview now exceed historical norms, with some applicants waiting months or even years. A ...

More than 40 mayors from across the U.S. called on the State Department to reduce visa interview wait times for visitors from top markets in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday.

The interview day began with long waits despite arriving early, followed by security screening and biometric verification.

An Indian student studying in Canada on a valid study permit has secured a US B1/B2 tourist visa after an interview at the ...