Non-immigrant visa applicants, including those seeking student visas, may be eligible for a visa interview waiver if they have previously been granted a non-immigrant visa (excluding a B visa) and apply within 48 months of the prior visa’s expiration. The US Department of State has altered the interview waiver method for non-immigrant visa applicants, which has implications for student visa eligibility. The changes, which will go into effect on January 1, 2024, involve a conclusion by the Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, that certain interview waiver categories are “in the national interest.” These exclusions will be in place until further notice and will be reviewed on an annual basis. Non-immigrant visa applicants, including those seeking student visas, may be eligible for a visa interview waiver if they have previously been granted a non-immigrant visa (excluding a B visa) and apply within 48 months of the prior visa’s expiration.