No in-person interviews for H-1B, other visas through 2022

The consular officers will now be temporarily authorized to waive in-person interviews for nearly a dozen visa categories, including Persons in Specialty Occupations (H-1B visas), visas for students, temporary agricultural and non-agricultural workers, student exchange visitors, as well as athletes, artists and entertainers.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-to-allow-waiving-of-in-person-interviews-for-h-1b-other-visas-through-2022/articleshow/88465013.cms