U.S. Visa Dropbox / Interview Waiver Alert – August & September 2025 (India)
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- Aug 8
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U.S. consular posts have started sending emails cancelling visa appointments booked under the previous eligibility criteria. Most affected appointments are scheduled for August and September 2025.
Reason for Cancellations
A new U.S. visa renewal policy takes effect on September 2, 2025, ending Interview Waiver (Dropbox) eligibility for the following visa categories: H, L, F, M, J, E, and O.Following the U.S. Department of State’s July 25, 2025 update, consular posts did not open any new slots for August or September under the old rules.
Action for Applicants
If you booked a renewal appointment in August or September 2025 under the old criteria, check your email and log into your profile for messages from the consular post.
The email will explain that your appointment has been cancelled and that you may reschedule.
Applicants must close application and restart answering questions on visa renewal and waiver questions (the system is updated with new eligibility questions).
This cancellation does not count against the maximum number of times you are allowed to reschedule.
If You Face Problems Rescheduling
Contact the consular support desk for the relevant consular post.
Special Note on Fee Validity: If you paid your visa fee 365 days ago or more, you may not be able to reschedule because the fee validity will have expired. In that case, you must pay a new fee, unless the consular post announces an extension.