If you are a student considering the US as your destination for higher education, this news will make the beginning of your journey easier.
There is faster processing of student visa applications and waiving of in-person interview requirements for certain applicants in many non-immigrant visa categories by the US Department of State, which has authorised the consular offices to do so through December 31, 2022.
These developments indicate that things are gradually going back to the pre-pandemic levels.
With several Indian students having to wait for months to get their visas as the US embassies across the country were closed or had delayed the scheduled appointments, which left students worried. While in-person interviews and visits were not possible due to the COVID-19 restrictions for nearly two years, lack of virtual alternatives made it more difficult for students and the authorities.