29/07/2025
📌 DISCONTINUATION OF MAIL-IN VISA RENEWAL (DROPBOX) FOR THE FOLLOWING VISA CATEGORIES:
According to the latest announcement, beginning September 2, 2025, the U.S. will officially end the no-interview visa renewal program (dropbox) for several popular visa types, including:
🔹 F/M – Student visas
🔹 H – Work visas
🔹 L – Business visas
🔹 J – Internship and exchange visas
👉 This means that: Even if an applicant was previously issued a visa, they must schedule an appointment and attend an in-person interview with a consular officer in order to renew their visa.
❓ Can U.S. Tourist Visas B1/B2 Still Be Renewed by Mail?
✅ The answer is YES, but under stricter conditions:
Only available to applicants who have never been refused a U.S. visa
Must still be within the eligible timeframe for renewal
⚠️ Important: If you were previously denied a U.S. visa, even if you later passed the interview and were granted a visa, you will still be required to attend another interview when renewing your B1/B2 visa.
⏰ Recommendation: Renew Your Visa Before September 2, 2025
If you hold a visa of type F, H, J, L, or B1/B2 that is about to expire, we highly recommend:
➡️ Submitting your renewal application as early as possible before September 2, 2025
➡️ Avoiding the delay and hassle of undergoing another interview process
💵 New Visa Fees Starting October 1, 2025
In addition to the process change, starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will introduce a new fee:
🔸 US Visa Integrity Fee: $250 USD
🔸 New total consular fee: $435 USD (excluding service fees, which vary by case)
📲 Need Fast and Reliable Visa Renewal Support?
Contact the team at Vietnam Visa Services Center – Experts in U.S. visas, tourism, study, and work visas with years of experience.
✅ We’ll help you prepare a complete and timely application while optimizing your chances of approval.
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