Visa Interview Waivers eligibility

Tourism and Visit
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So as per the criteria’s mentioned in the video the applicant qualifies for all the criteria’s listed below

  1. Applying to place of nationality
  2. First time B1/B2 visa rejected but was approved second time.
  3. Applicant doesn’t have any criminal charges

But I have additional queries regarding the additional two criteria’s to be fullfilled that currently applicant has below states:

  1. Again applying for B1/B2 visa that was previously issued and currently expired
  2. The previous B1/B2 visa issued is expired in December 2023.

Question - Does this applicant qualify for the interview waiver as he was issued B1/B2 visa and again applying for the same?

2

Yes, the applicant qualifies.

B1/B2 visa holders qualify for an interview waiver when renewing the same type of visa, i.e., B1/B2 visas.

3

I’m currently in Australia as a Student Visa holder for about 13months. And my Aunt wants me to visit the US. Last May 2023, i had my first B1/B2 interview in sydney australia but i got refuse and i want to apply again for tourist visa this year.

The question is, On my second try, am i eligible for the visa interview waiver?