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W.e.f. March, 2012 NEW RULES
You are eligible to apply without an interview if
* You have a previous U.S. visa in the same class as the visa class for which you wish to renew.
* You are applying in the consular district where you want your passport delivered.
* Your last visa was issued in India
* You have no refusals for a visa in any category after your most recent visa issuance.
* For a B1/B2, your prior B1/B2 visa expired within the last 48 months or is still valid.
After application , you MAY still be asked to come for the interview .
And if your previous visa was issued before 2008, you will be asked to come for fingerprinting if approved.
W.e.f. March, 2012 NEW RULES
You are eligible to apply without an interview if
* You have a previous U.S. visa in the same class as the visa class for which you wish to renew.
* You are applying in the consular district where you want your passport delivered.
* Your last visa was issued in India
* You have no refusals for a visa in any category after your most recent visa issuance.
* For a B1/B2, your prior B1/B2 visa expired within the last 48 months or is still valid.
After application , you MAY still be asked to come for the interview .
And if your previous visa was issued before 2008, you will be asked to come for fingerprinting if approved.