As of February 18, 2025, students renewing an F1 visa will only be eligible for a visa interview waiver if they previously held a visa in the same category that expired less than 12 months prior to the new application (compared to 48 months previously). You can find the full announcement here: Interview Waiver Update
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As of February 18, 2025, students renewing an F1 visa will only be eligible for a visa interview waiver if they previously held a visa in the same category that expired less than 12 months prior to the new application (compared to 48 months previously). You can find the full announcement here: Interview Waiver Update