US visa interview waiver rules changed: What UAE applicants should know and who still qualifies, explained

Big changes are coming for United States visa applications. From September 2025, most applicants, including those from UAE, must attend an in-person interview. The visa interview waiver program is mostly ending. UAE residents planning to visit, study, or work in the US should prepare early. Applicants need to book appointments and gather documents. This change aims to enhance visa security.