The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India are centralizing the processing of most Nonimmigrant visa interview waiver (drop box) cases in Chennai to maximize productivity and increase efficiencies. This change will apply to all visa categories except B1/B2 short term visitor visas, which will continue to be processed at every consular section. Already scheduled interview waiver appointments will be unchanged, but new C1/D, F, H, J, L, and M interview waiver appointments, after October 1, will be available only in Chennai.
Applicants will still be able to drop off and pick up their interview waiver documents at any Visa Application Centers or Document Drop Off Centers located throughout India.