The Procedure for a Non-Immigrant Visa Application Described
While the process of applying for a U.S. visa at a consulate or
embassy is not a secret, most people are not familiar with it, unless
they have personally been through the process or maybe heard about
someone's experience with the process.With some exceptions, U.S. law
requires every applicant to make a personal appearance for an
interview with a Consular Officer. If there are no national security
concerns, Consular Officers may waive the personal appearance
requirement for limited categories of applicants, including children
less than 14 years of age; persons over 79 years of age; officials of
foreign governments and international organizations; and, under
certain circumstances, travelers renewing recently expired visas. It's
best to review one's current situation and the current processing
guidelines of the nearest consular post.While oftentimes, a visit to
the Consulate or Embassy can take hours, largely due to waiting times
and security checks upon entry,...