Public sentiment is predominantly negative, with concerns about the end of the Interview Waiver Programme leading to anxiety over more difficult visa renewals. Users express frustration and confusion regarding the new process, though some acknowledge the necessity of stricter immigration policies due to past abuses.

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This is correct. I was able to book an in person appointment. Whoever posted this thanks a ton!

Diligent_Ad_6528

Does that mean there will not be any DB dates opening for August?

Angela0909

blackpearl666

I have a dropbox appointment booked for 30th September, could someone please guide and share their experience if they were successfully able to change it to an in person interview appointment?

Feisty-Protection298

Also do you need to schedule 2 appointments? Once for VAC and one for Consulate?

Curious_Young_Guy

Do we need 2 appointments ? - one for interview and one for biometric

-pas

Looking for appointments post October in Mumbai - any luck with those ?

Ill_Negotiation9851

Anybody booked OFC and Consular back to back on consecutive days? Is there any gap requirement between these two appointments?

WSBgodzilla

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I followed the steps above (thanks OP), and am seeing appointments for August, but does that mean it’ll be an interview or a Dropbox?

beigebutnotreally

By closing and starting a new application, do you also mean a new DS160 form? Or we can enter the same DS160 confirmation number?

Thanks for posting this. I closed my application and started a new one. I selected a biometric appointment, but none of the consular appointments work for me. How do I go back now? Close and start new application?

OldSatisfaction3602

Hello, I closed and opened a new application. I am stuck on the MRV fee payment page. I selected credit card/debit card option and it has temporarily locked me out with 2 hour cooldown period. Its been more than 12 hours but still the same message. Anyone else faced this and know how to resolve this?

PerformanceLife675

I am not able to login the portal. A it is just redirecting me to home page after entering all credentials

Waste_Substance_1234

I want to book appointment before Sept 2nd can it be done ?

PlasticNo457

For B1/B2 visa renewals, waiver still hold true right?

mgforce

Can someone please confirm if the process of closing and opening a new application works for F1 renewals too? I was eligible for dropbox earlier but no longer am according to the new rules. Are interview slots for renewing F1 visa available in September/October?

cupofcoffee27

Are you guys seeing any open slots in November or December?? I checked and only see open slots in Aug and Sept that too only Chennai ro Hyderabad.. do you guys think they will open slots in next week or as we get close to September?

I see no open slots in Dec 2025 or even Jan/Feb 2026

InevitableTown7305

I had paid to schedule an appointment but I wasn't able to since there were no slots available. Do I still need to close and reapply?

troubledmuch

Old news. You bringing good point of reusing the credits. I would edit the title to suit the description.

Wolf-Historical

Do you see ‘close and start new application’ on the left menu? It’s that option.

tornadozephyr

Significant_Show57

&gt; 4. Can consulates still demand interviews even if I qualify for a waiver?

&gt; Yes. Consular officers have full discretion to require interviews on a case-by-case basis, regardless of eligibility.

Dayum. They want to make the process as painful as possible.

&gt; 5. What is the Visa Integrity Fee?

&gt; Introduced as part of immigration reforms, it is a $250 fee applicable from 2026. It may be refunded upon compliance with visa terms.

Wanna bet they're going to increase and make some rules so that they can steal that money from applicants from certain countries?

Ashamed-One-Not

r/unpopularopinion \- Not surprising given the number of cases of immigration and fraud being being unearthed by ICE. Bad sheep in the pool of applications spoils it for rest of the group!

Mo_h

Starting September 2, 2025, the US will end the Interview Waiver Programme, which affects visa renewals for many, particularly from India.

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