{"id":23584,"date":"2022-02-08T08:56:28","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T08:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=23584"},"modified":"2022-02-08T08:56:28","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T08:56:28","slug":"us-expands-interview-waiver-eligibility-for-pakistani-visa-holders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2022\/23584\/","title":{"rendered":"US expands interview waiver eligibility for Pakistani visa holders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD (National Times)- The US Mission in Pakistan has announced the expansion of interview waiver eligibility for Pakistani nationals renewing B1\/B2 tourism and business visas at the US Embassy in Islamabad and the US Consulate General in Karachi, The News reported.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistani citizens aged 60 and over with valid or expired B1\/B2 visas are eligible to participate. This procedure change will enhance customer service and streamline the renewal process for qualified and eligible Pakistani citizens seeking tourism and business visas.<\/p>\n<p>Potentially eligible applicants with scheduled appointments were contacted directly and advised of the new procedure.<\/p>\n<p>Please note, as required by US law, some eligible visa holders may still be required to appear for interviews at the US Embassy or Consulate General after submitting their applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD (National Times)- The US Mission in Pakistan has announced the expansion of interview waiver eligibility for Pakistani nationals renewing B1\/B2 tourism and business visas at the US Embassy in Islamabad and the US Consulate General in Karachi, The News reported. 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