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Renewals - Interview Waiver Program

Many applicants qualify to have their interview waived. Qualified applicants only need to appear at the Applicant Service Center (Centro de Atencion a Solicitantes).

Applicant is 6 years of age or under Mexican child is 6 years of age or younger.  Both parents are Mexican or third country nationals residing in Mexico with immigration status (FM2 or FM3), and at least one parent holds a valid, full validity visa.  See additional requirements.  

Applicant is 80 years of age or older Mexican applicant or third country national residing in Mexico with immigration status (FM2 or FM3) is 80 years of age or older.  The applicant has never been arrested or convicted of a crime, deported from the United States, denied entry to the United States, or had any other problems or difficulties with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol when attempting to enter the United States.  See additional requirements.

Applicant is renewing a visa:

1. Mexican or third country national (residing in Mexico with immigration status (FM2 or FM3)) applicant is renewing a full validity visa (except H2 and L-1 Blanket Petition) in the same category.  The visa must be valid or have expired within the last year.  The applicant has never been arrested or convicted of a crime, deported from the United States, denied entry to the United States, or had any other problems or difficulties with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol when attempting to enter the United States.  See additional requirements.

2. Under the Interview Waiver Pilot Program (IWPP) Mexican or resident third country national applicants whose BCC; BBBCV; B1/B2; C1/D; F; I; J; M; and O visas have expired between 13-48 months prior to the ASC appointment may apply for visas without being interviewed. The applicant has never been arrested or convicted of a crime, deported from the United States, denied entry to the United States, or had any other problems or difficulties with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol when attempting to enter the United States.  See additional requirements.

Interview Waiver Programs

Still Have Questions?

  • Questions (State Dept)

    If after reviewing all available visa information on our website you still have questions such as:

    1. "How do I apply for a visa?"
    2. "How much does it cost?"
    3. "What's the difference between the adult and minor fees?"

    Please call: (999) 285-6000

    If you have a more specific problem or issue such as:

    1. "I paid the visa fee for all 4 family members but the appointment website is only recognizing payment for 3 of them. What do I do?"
    2. "I applied for my visa two weeks ago and the Vice Consul told me it was approved but the Air Waybill doesn't appear on the appointment website."

    Please send an e-mail to: contactus_en_MX@usvisa-info.com

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