Post Date: Post Date – 11:30 PM, Saturday – October 29th
Remember that there is a limit to the number of times an applicant can reschedule a visa appointment.
Hello readers! In last week’s column, we covered the different student visa types (F-1, J-1, M-1) and how to apply (ustraveldocs.com). This week, we will discuss visa appointments.
For biometric collection appointments (at the visa application centre) and visa interviews (at the embassy/consulate), applicants should keep the following in mind:
• Timing: Students should apply for an appointment at least three months before their scheduled travel date to the United States. The earlier the appointment, the easier it will be to schedule.
• Arrival time: Do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
• Documents: Be sure to bring the following documents with each appointment:
Biometric Identification (VAC)
valid passport
DS-160 Confirmation Page
Appointment Confirmation Page
Visa interview (embassy or consulate)
valid passport
Completed Form I-20 (for F-1 or M-1 visa petitions)
Complete DS-2019 from your U.S. program (for J-1 visa applications)
Appointment Confirmation Letter (Print)
DS-160 Confirmation Page (stamped at VAC)
SEVIS fee receipt
*It must be understood that no false documentation is allowed in any part of this process.
Remember, there is a limit to the number of times an applicant can reschedule an appointment. If you don’t plan ahead and reschedule too many times, you may have to pay another application fee.
For biometric and visa appointments, please prepare a small bag with only the documents required for the appointment. For more specific information on Prohibited Items, please visit https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ Step 4 “Schedule Your Appointment”.
For more information on these documents, schedules, biometrics, photos and other relevant information, please visit https://www.ustraveldocs.com. Once you have selected your region, there may be a live announcement with current important announcements. Be sure to scroll through it for any information that may be relevant to the applicant.
Updates and changes to the application schedule will be found on U.S. consulate and embassy social media pages.
For more information, if students have specific questions, they can write to support-india@ustraveldocs.com
• Follow the US Embassy in India on Twitter and Facebook (https://twitter.com/usandindia?lang=en and https://www.facebook.com/India.usembassy/) for updates.
• Appointments can be found on our website: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en. • Visa FAQs: https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/top-10-frequently-asked-questions/.
Next week, we will discuss visa appointments and other aspects of the related process!
– US Consulate General Hyderabad
