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The U.S. Department of State recently updated the requirements for a waiver of the visa stamping interview for people who are diplomats or who have been interviewed recently at a US consulate. Read more here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/interview-waiver-update-feb-18-2025.html

Meanwhile, citizens of the following countries are exempt from needing a visa which is also called a Visa Waiver and the information about which country nationals are visa exempt to be able to use the ESTA 90-day entry program for short tourist or short business visits can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html

Requirements for a Waiver of Interview for visa stamping at U.S. Consulates Was Updated

The U.S. Department of State recently updated the requirements for a waiver of the visa stamping interview for people who are diplomats or who have been interviewed recently at a US consulate. Read more here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/interview-waiver-update-feb-18-2025.html

Meanwhile, citizens of the following countries are exempt from needing a visa which is also called a Visa Waiver and the information about which country nationals are visa exempt to be able to use the ESTA 90-day entry program for short tourist or short business visits can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html

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Christina Wallace brings over 27 years of experience to the practice of immigration law. Her concentration in business immigration entails solving complex immigration problems for business clients ranging from Fortune 500 to smaller companies.
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