India, Aug. 31 -- The US has modified the interview waiver list, calling upon the majority of non-immigrants to appear in person for immigration interviews. With the exception of those on the Visa Interview Waiver list, the majority of candidates under 14 and over 79 who were earlier not eligible for interviews now must show up in person. The Interview Waiver benefit will only be available to specific B1/B2 visa holders.

Those who currently possess an H-1B or F-1 student visa and whose previous visa ended less than 12 months prior to the current application will no longer be considered for the Interview Waiver advantage from September.

The majority of nonimmigrant visa applicants will have to appear in person for interviews beginning Se...