During President Donald Trump’s time in office so far, his administration has taken direct aim at reforming U.S. immigration. With respect to existing legal immigration programs, Trump and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have consistently touted the need for increased vetting and setting stricter standards for visa applicants. For visa applicants, this is an important moment to make sure they are fully prepared for the visa application process.
Navigating the U.S. immigration system is complex. And for those who are able to find the correct forms to file, which agency to send the forms to, the numerous and ever-changing addresses for each agency, which medical exams to have completed (let alone which doctor is qualified to perform the exams and the tedious details around expiry dates and requirements), one hurdle remains: the in-person visa interview.