Did your U.S. visa recently get expired? Did you know that you might be able to get your next visa without an interview?

If you have previously received a U.S. visa that expired and you are returning to the U.S. for the same purpose of travel, then you may qualify for the Interview Waiver Program (IWP).

The Interview Waiver Program (IWP) allows qualified non-immigrant visa applicants to renew their tourist and business visas without having to come to the embassy for an interview.

The Interview Waiver Program can make the application process faster and easier for those who have established a good travel history. Basically, the IWP allows you to skip the interview if you meet certain criteria.

You may be eligible to participate in the Interview Waiver Program if:

- You are a resident of Qatar
- You are applying for a B1/B2 visa;
- You have been issued a B1/B2 visa by U.S. Embassy Doha that was valid for at least 5 years;
- You provided 10 fingerprints when you applied for your previous visa; and
- Your visa has not been lost, stolen or revoked.

Children under the age of 14 are also eligible to participate in the Interview Waiver Program if at least one of their parents has a B1/B2 visa issued by U.S. Embassy Doha that was valid for at least 5 years and still has remaining validity.

For more info on how to apply, please visit qatar.usembassy.gov