On June 18, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced actions to more efficiently process employment-based nonimmigrant visas for those who have graduated from college in the United States and have a job offer.
As part of this initiative, the Department clarified existing guidance to consular officers related to when they should consider recommending that DHS grant a waiver of ineligibility, where applicable.
Q: What do these process clarifications mean for current nonimmigrant visa ineligibility waiver processing steps?
Q: How can an individual apply for a petition-based nonimmigrant work visa?
Q: If an applicant needs a waiver for the visa ineligibility, how can they request one as part of a standard interview?
Q: How long are current interview appointment wait times for employment-based nonimmigrant visas at overseas posts?
Please visit our website to check the current interview appointment wait times for employment-based visas at our overseas posts: U.S. Visas (state.gov)
Q: How do these edits to the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) clarify existing guidance to consular officers?
Q: When will the guidance be issued?