What’s changing in US visa rules, and how will it affect UAE residents?

Starting September 2, 2025, the US will require most non-immigrant visa applicants—including children under 14 and adults over 79—to attend in-person interviews, reversing earlier pandemic-era exemptions. This applies to popular visas like the B1/B2 (tourist/business), and will likely lead to longer processing times and queues, affecting travel plans of UAE-based Indians, Filipinos, and Arabs. The move is part of the US government’s return to stricter screening protocols. What’s your take—are these tighter rules necessary for security, or just another travel hurdle?

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