The Interview Waiver Is Effectively Gone. Your H-1B and L-1 Renewals Now Require an In-Person Appointment.
Nearly every nonimmigrant visa applicant must now appear in person, including children under 14 and applicants over 79. H-1B, L-1 and O-1 renewals that qualified for dropbox a year ago no longer do.
Prarup Ghimire, Esq.Accurate as of September 2, 2026