The United States has extended the interview waiver facility for more non-immigrant visa applicants, intucluding international sdents and some temporary workers.
the Secretary of State has made a determination extending the authority of consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain non-immigrant visa categories through December 31, 2023,"
The authorisation to waive the in-person interview for applicants renewing a visa in the same classification within 48 months of the prior visa's expiration