05 January 2022

US DOS announces authorization to waive in-person interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants effective through 31 December 2022

On 23 December 2021, the US Department of State (DOS) announced that consular officers are now authorized to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants who have a petition approved by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2022-5009