Interview Waiver for Crew (C1/D)

Overview

Some visa applicants may not need to appear for a visa interview if they qualify for the Interview Waiver. If qualified, applicants only need to drop the required documents at the RPX Document Drop-off Location any business day between 10am - 3pm. Applicants do not need to come in person to drop off their documents. This process will take 14 business days to complete.

Requirements

To qualify for the Interview Waiver, you must be able to answer "YES" to ALL of the following:

  1. I am an Indonesian passport holder or have legal residence in Indonesia (KITAS / KITAP). 
  2. I was previously issued any type of full validity visa (other than B1/B2) which is still valid or recently expired within the last forty-eight months.
  3. The last time I applied for a U.S. visa, it was approved.
  4. I have never been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even if subject of a pardon.
  5. I have never violated the terms of a previous U.S. visa or stayed in the U.S. longer than permitted on a previous U.S. visa (even if the Department of Homeland Security approved the extension of stay).
  6. I have my current and previous passport with my last full validity visa that is still valid or recently expired within the last forty-eight months. (NOTE: You may not use interview waiver if you lost your last visa).

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, follow the steps below:

Step 1

Complete the non-immigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form; please see this link for the guidelines

Step 2

Log in to our appointment system and create a profile. 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 renew your visa through interview waiver.

Step 3

After you answer the questions, you will be prompted to enter your receipt number -- this is the 16-digit Virtual Account Number, from the deposit slip, which you used if and when you made your MRV fee payment.  Otherwise, please see this link for more information on how to pay your MRV fee. If you are eligible to apply for a visa through interview waiver, you will be able to print out the “Interview Waiver Confirmation Letter”

Step 4

Gather following documents and drop them off at the nearest RPX Drop-off Locations any weekdays between 10am – 3pm. Applicants do not need to come in person to drop off their documents.

  1. Interview waiver confirmation letter.
  2. DS-160 Confirmation Page.
  3. Current and previous passport with your last full validity U.S. visa (other than B1/B2) which is still valid or recently expired within the last forty-eight months. (You may not use interview waiver if you lost your last U.S. visa).
  4. Copy of KITAS / KITAP for legal residence in Indonesia.
  5. One photo (colored, white background, unretouched, 5x5 cm, taken within the last 6 months). Please see the link for photo requirements.
  6. MRV or EFT payment receipt.
  7. For members of Crew Visa Program ONLY: Guarantee letter from the crewing agency.
  8. Letter of Employment from or Working Contract from vessel/principal.

Step 5

RPX courier will deliver your documents to the US Embassy Jakarta and to the US Consulate Surabaya.

Step 6

At the end of the adjudication process, RPX courier will return your passports and documents at your chosen delivery address. If eligible, your passport will contain your visa. If not eligible to renew your visa through interview waiver, you will receive a notification by e-mail.

Important Reminders:

  1. The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta and Consulate in Surabaya reserve the right to interview any applicant. If an interview is required, an Embassy or Consulate representative will contact the applicant.
  2. If you drop off your documents for renewal but are not actually eligible for the Interview Waiver, your application will be placed on hold and you will be asked to schedule a regular appointment. Please make sure you are eligible for Interview Waiver based on the above criteria. You should submit your application well in advanced of your travel plans.
  3. If additional information or document is needed, you will be informed by email through your agent.
  4. You must be physically present in Indonesia. An application cannot be sent by international mail to be processed.