Intending to go US in end Oct.
My last visa expired during Covid. They last 10 years.
Last time, applying the visa was pretty easy. Apply online, get an interview at US embassy and approved.

Anyone applied recently? How was your experience?

Thanks in advance

bit tough nowadays
but doable

Tough as in? Could you elaborate your experience?

hope this help
https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/explore/des...alaysian/217697

Yeah
I have seen that. I just want to know the experiences here.

from what I can tell, dont think it changed much in the last 10 years or so

Nothing much changed, however secure your interview slots ASAP. Last year when I apply, I can only slot an appointment like 3 months later from the day I submit my application

It'll be easier since got applied before but need booking

WoW! That would be too late.

Funny that you asked...
my SiL just applied and got it. Sunday night apply and pay, monday was able to select interview slot for Wednesday 945am. Other options were scattered around for next week and the week after that. However bulk of the slots are for the end of the month, so the website is pretty accurate showing interview availability in 3-4 weeks.

also check if you qualify for interview waiver: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/my/en/renew-visa/

This post has been edited by miuk: Sep 8 2023, 12:27 PM

That's fast!
i just googled to find out the appointment wait times presently. 75 days!

Thanks for the last bit!
i might be qualified for waiver since i had a 10 year visa before.

This post has been edited by prophetjul: Sep 8 2023, 12:32 PM

What is the visa cost now?

My mom didn't get the interview waiver, her old visa expired in 2012.

She had to go for the interview, brought along letter stating reason for visit.

Also brought, payslip and epf but they didn't use it. Perhaps more straightforward since she has visited before.

attended the interview yesterday. appointment was 10am and got out at 10.50am. they did not even check my supporting docs and just asked how long me gonna stay there. compared to my previous application, more info to submit online. paid myr869.50 for the applciation.

The reason may be

How long to wait to get the appointment for the interview from the date that you applied online?

Are you sure you're looking at the correct website?

Interview Required Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) 20 Calendar Days
Interview Required Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) 22 Calendar Days
Interview Required Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D) 29 Calendar Days
Interview Required Visitors (B1/B2) 29 Calendar Days
Interview Waiver Students/Exchange Visitors (F, M, J) 1 Calendar Day
Interview Waiver Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) 1 Calendar Day
Interview Waiver Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D) 1 Calendar Day
Interview Waiver Visitors (B1/B2) 1 Calendar Day

Yeah. It's the one you gave me.

https://www.ustraveldocs.com/my/en/renew-visa/

after approved during interview, how many days till the passport is back?

1 week or so