Renew My Visa

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Overview

The U.S. visa application process is the same whether you are applying for the first time or renewing your visa. It is important to know that your visa may still be valid if the passport it is in expires. You can travel to the United States with your old passport containing a valid visa and your new, valid passport.

Applicants meeting the following criteria may be eligible for renewal by mail:

  • All of the applicants have valid visas or visas which expired within the last 48 months (except those under the age of 14).
  • If applying with new passports, NO information has changed from the previous passport such as name, date of birth or nationality.
  • None of the applicants’ most recent visa interview resulted in a refusal for any reason.
  • None of the applicants have ever held citizenship of a country different than the passport from which they are applying.
  • None of the applicants have been arrested or convicted of a crime, deported from the United States, or denied entry to the United States.

For renewing B1/B2 applicants:

  • All the applicants are applying to renew their B1/B2 visa.
  • All applicants are Qatari Citizens with valid Qatari passports.

For Applicants under age 14:

  • All the applicants are under 14 years of age Qatari citizens applying for B1/B2 visas.
  • Each child have at least one parent with a valid, current B1/B2 visa.

 For Students (F/M/J):

  • Renewing a previous student visa
  • Continuing at the same institution listed on the prior visa or studying the same major as during the initial interview. 

How to Apply

Step 1

Complete the Non-immigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form.

Step 2

Log-in to our online applicant system and create a profile to pay the visa application (MRV) fee. Once logged in, choose “Schedule appointment”. As you go through the process you will answer the interview waiver questions which will evaluate your eligibility to apply for a visa without an interview.

Step 3

After you answer the questions, you will be prompted to pay the visa fee. If you are eligible to apply for a visa without an interview, you will print out the “Interview waiver Letter” which you will include with your visa application to be mailed.

Step 4

Interview Waiver Package Checklist

Please deliver a printed copy of this page and all the below documents to the Aramex Main Office or Gate Mall Brach during regular business hours.  Anyone can deliver the documents on your behalf.
 
Required Documents for Interview Waiver:

 IWP Adults (B1/B2)

  1. IWP confirmation page.
  2. DS-160 confirmation page for EACH applicant.
  3. Current passport containing the visa to be renewed with 6-month validity.
  4. Old passport that contains the visa to be renewed (if applicable).
  5. Copy of previous U.S. visa that has not expired for more than 48 months.
  6. One 5x5cm photo taken in the last six months, with white background and no eyeglasses.
  7. Non-Qataris:  Copy of Qatar Identification Card (QID) as proof of residency

IWP Children (14 and under) & Seniors (80 and over)

  1. IWP confirmation page.
  2. DS-160 confirmation page for EACH applicant.
  3. Current passport containing the visa to be renewed with 6-month validity.
  4. Old passport that contains the visa to be renewed (if applicable).
  5. One 5x5cm photo taken in the last six months, with white background and no eyeglasses.
  6. For child applicant under 14 years old: Copy of one parent’s passport bio page and valid U.S. visa and a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.

IWP Students

  1. IWP confirmation page.
  2. DS-160 confirmation page for EACH applicant.
  3. Current passport containing the visa to be renewed with 6-month validity.
  4. Old passport that contains the visa to be renewed (if applicable).
  5. Copy of previous U.S. visa that has not expired for more than 48 months.
  6. One 5x5cm photo taken in the last six months, with white background and no eyeglasses.
  7. Copy of Qatar Identification Card (QID) as proof of residency (for non-Qataris).
  8. Applicant’s original I-20 for F and M visas or original DS-2019 form for J visas.

For interview waiver, please submit only the documents requested above.  Do not submit bank statements, salary certificates, travel reservations, or other unrequested documents.  The U.S. Embassy will contact you if additional information is required.

Step 5:
Please note that it takes 15-20 days for IWP visas to be processed. Please do not or call the embassy to inquire about the status while your visa is being processed. You will be contacted by text message when your visa is ready for pickup at ARAMEX.  If an interview is required, the U.S. Embassy will contact you to schedule an appointment.

 

Step 6:

At the end of the visa adjudication process, the U.S. Embassy will return your documents and your passport to you at the chosen document delivery address in your profile. When the documents are dispatched you will receive an email with the tracking number. You can change the delivery address by accessing your profile. If issued, your passport will contain your visa.

Important Note: The use of the mail-in service does not guarantee visa issuance. In some cases, applicants may still be required to appear for a visa interview. Examples of this include incomplete and/or inaccurate applications.

Apply for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa