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Mandatory In-Person Visa Interview for Unlawfully Present Individuals

This new bill requires individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa who are unlawfully present in the U.S. to undergo a mandatory in-person interview with a consular officer. This aims to strengthen visa process integrity and applies to those with prior immigration violations.
Key points
Individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. applying for a nonimmigrant visa must have an in-person interview at a consulate.
The change applies to those deemed inadmissible due to previous immigration law violations.
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Print number: 118_HR_10217
Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-11-21